The Center for Grieving Children
A safe place for children, teens, and their families to find compassionate support and learn about the grieving process in an accepting environment.
The Center for Grieving Children is a non-profit organization that provides outreach and education to grieving children, teens, and their families.
The Center's peer support group services are led by dedicated and highly trained staff and volunteers on-site and virtually. With locations in Portland and Sanford, Maine, the Center provides a range of no-cost services including commemorative activities, one-on-one support, educational resources, community webinars, and more.
The Center for Grieving Children serves over 3,700 grieving children, teens, families, and young adults annually.
Martin’s Point is a long-standing contributor to the Center for Grieving Children, sharing in their mission to support the mental and emotional health of families in our community.
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Did you know?In the U.S., an estimated 6.4 million children will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18.
In Maine, approximately 1 in 11 children and teens will experience such a loss.
Interested in learning more? Visit the Center for Grieving Children website at CGCMaine.org.
“For nearly 20 years, the Center has been honored to partner with Martin’s Point. Their support for grieving children and families who are going through some of the most challenging times in their lives has been truly immeasurable.”.
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