Awareness

A “key” focus for Kids' Haven is to drive awareness of the issues grieving children face in our community and create an empathetic environment for them to feel supported in their journey.

Awareness Resources

Children's Grief Awareness Day
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Understanding Childhood Grief in the U.S.
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KIDS’ HAVEN KEYS
To raise awareness of our grief center, you may see Kids’ Haven keys at local businesses along with a donation box. These keys painted in our Kids’ Haven Blue color are individually decorated by our kids. Every child is unique and every grief journey is personal. Please support our local children grieving the loss of a sibling or parent by proudly displaying your key. We will be glad to deliver a donation box and keys to your business.

KIDS' HAVEN IN RIVERSIDE PARK CHILDREN'S GARDEN
On the 20th anniversary of our founding, May 15, 2018 we unveiled an instrument and signage in the children's garden in Riverside Park.  Our hope is that this space will be a source of comfort to our families and every grieving family in our city.  

ENDSTATION COLLABORATION CREATED A PLAY FOCUSED ON THEMES RELATING TO CHILDREN'S GRIEF

As part of our 20th year, we collaborated with Endstation Theatre Company through their playwrights initiative on a play that explores grief from a child's perspective. Thank you to the playwright, Michelle LoRicco for creating such an important piece of work.

NICO'S VOLCANO by Michelle LoRicco
Nico is acting out at school. His mom doesn't know what to do with him, and his sister isn't helping. But as Nico tries to deal with the anger he feels, he finds that a volcano has appeared in his closet, and it's begun to smoke... "Nico's Volcano" is new play for young audiences that deals with grief, anger, healing, and what it means to be a family. 

KIDS’ HAVEN DAY
On the occasion of our 20th anniversary, Mayor of Lynchburg, Joan Foster read a proclamation in our honor and declared May 15, 2018 Kids' Haven Day.