For Grieving Families:

We are here as a support to your grieving family. Whether a loved one has been given a terminal illness, your family is grieving the death of a loved one in the last month, or you are a year or more into your grief walk - we are here with you. 

Our approach is unique in that we believe in helping children grieve through a family centered approach. Our focus is to support all the members of your family together. 

We are here with you and your family. Whether it is talking through concerns or behaviors related to child grief, joining a support group, or experiencing a family session- we would like to partner with you. We are here to help build that safe place for your family to grieve, whatever that looks like for you.

At A Haven we believe that grief is a natural and normal life experience. Though grief is universal, we believe every person and family experiences grief uniquely. Here at A Haven your family is safe to feel and to be exactly as you are. By walking alongside other grieving families, your family will both be supported by and empower others. Together, we will explore our new normal, strengthen positive coping habits, and look towards hope.

How A Haven Can Support Your Family

All of these services are offered AT NO COST to your family.

Support Groups: Peer to peer and family groups designed to support and engage the whole family.

Our regular groups start mid-September and run through mid-May.

Parent Loss Family Group (in-person)- for children who have experienced a parental death with their caregiver/guardian.

General Loss Family Group (in-person)- for children who have experienced a death with their caregiver/guardian.

Teen Night (in-person for middle school and high school students)

Young Adult Grief Group for ages 18-25yrs (in-person monthly on Tuesday nights)

Adult Grief Group- for grieving adults with children ages 3-25

Ongoing “5th Thursday” Socials for all A Haven families to connect with one another.

Seasonal family fun events and field trips

Candle Lighting Remembrance - December

Let us Remember Walk - May

Reach out to info@ahaven.org or call 484-716-1807 for more information on current offerings

Grief consultation: Support and equipping adults around death, child-grief, support options

In person, via email, phone, or zoom support.

Topics may include:

  • How to talk to your child about an upcoming death or terminal illness

  • What are appropriate signs of grief in children

  • Healthy coping strategies for your children

  • When to seek additional support for your family

  • Ideas for creating a legacy and honoring your loved one's life

  • Normal behavior in grieving children and teens and how to support grief

Grief in our Schools:

School Groups and Partnerships

1 in 5 children will experience the death of someone close to them by the time they graduate. We are available to partner with local schools and school counselors to provide in school grief groups that fit the needs of your students. Our groups generally run for 6 weeks. For more information, please click the button below.

Care for our School Leaders

We value our school leaders and are proud to offer them support. We are available to host "grief debriefs" when there has been a death or tragedy in your school, or to give your team a space to process grief together. We also welcome you and your team for an In-service Day or tour at our Exton location.

For more information about these services, click the button below.

For our Community:

A critical way that we provide care for grieving children and families is ensuring that the communities they live in are cared for and supported. We are here as a resource and support for you. If you are a teacher, social worker, therapist, nurse, pastor, friend, or other community member, please reach out to us for more information about how we can support your organization, leadership team, faith center, or community.

We also welcome you and your team for an In-service Day or tour at our Exton location. We recognize the importance of putting on your own oxygen mask before helping others and want to provide support to you so you can continue to care for children and families.

For immediate information on ways to supporting a grieving family, check out the teaching and education sheets available on our Resources page.

Grief Education and Training

To date, A Haven has trained over 1500 community members in supporting grieving children and families. We are available to provide trainings to your staff and/or volunteers on grief, death and dying, grieving children, debriefings, and self-care.

We are also always honored to attend your community events or resource fairs. Email kate@ahaven.org for information and suggested donations for these services.

For immediate information about supporting grieving children and families, consult the literature available on our Resources page.

Referrals in the Community

Because A Haven does not offer COUNSELING, we partner with our community.

See our Counseling Partners below: