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Capital Caring Children and Teen Bereavement Programs

For decades, Capital Caring has embraced grieving children and teens by offering grief support through specialized bereavement programs held in individual Capital Caring neighborhoods across the MD, VA, and the D.C. metropolitan region. At Capital Caring Kids, we offer grief counseling, support groups, and special bereavement programs to not only help our Capital Caring families but to assist anyone in the community who is struggling with loss in a safe and supportive environment.

Capital Caring Kids Bereavement Programs Offer Participants:

  • Emotional and physical support in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
  • Support and understanding from others who have experienced a similar loss, offering understanding and compassion.
  • The opportunity to begin the healing process through sharing their own story and hearing the stories of others.
  • Coping skills to help them through the most difficult days of their grief journey.
  • Hope through companionship with people who “get it” and understand first-hand what they’re going through.
  • The opportunity to discover new traditions and ideas to keep loved ones present in their hearts and memories.
  • Increased understanding of how children and other family members react to loss. We give families tools for how to communicate with each other about the death. We offer suggestions for keeping lines of communication open for meaningful connection and support.

Although grief support is required by Medicare as part of the hospice benefit, Capital Caring is not reimbursed by insurance and is only able to provide these services thanks to the generous support of the community. To make a tax-deductible donation to support a grieving child in your neighborhood, click here and select Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care under the “Donate To” designation.  If you are interested in learning more information about sponsorship opportunities for children’s bereavement programs and events, please contact Allison Kuchar, Vice President of Pediatric Services, at 703-213-7902 / akuchar@capitalcaring.org.

Point of Hope Camp

Our “Growing Through Grief” 2024 Point of Hope Camp will take place on Saturday, October 5th, at Horizons at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park in Clifton, Virginia. Our free-to-attend, annual camp is for children of all ages up to 18 and their families to discover new traditions and ideas to keep loved ones present in their hearts and memories. The goal is to allow children to engage in traditional camp activities but also to learn healthy ways to express their grief through music, movement and art while connecting with other children who have experienced a loss. Support is provided to children based on age and development level as well as adults and caregivers so the entire family can feel prepared and supported in their grief journey. Every activity is led by a licensed provider and includes various types of therapies.  If you are interested in attending our Point of Hope Camp this year, please contact Emily Smith, Pediatric Bereavement Coordinator, at esmith@capitalcaring.org /571-531-6124. 
 

Although Medicare requires grief support as part of the hospice benefit, Capital Caring is not reimbursed by insurance and can only provide these services thanks to the generous support of the community from organizations. If you are interested in learning more information about sponsorship opportunities for Point of Hope Camp, please contact Allison Kuchar, Executive Director of Children’s Programs, at 703-213-7902 / akuchar@capitalcaring.org.

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Legacy of Light

Our December Legacy of Light event brings families together from northern Virginia, DC, and neighboring Maryland areas to honor the memory of special people in their lives and find solace in new traditions surrounding the holidays. This FREE workshop offers opportunities for both connection and building of coping strategies as families continue onward in their grief journeys. Our special feature, a family mural, is a legacy piece and a symbol of unity and resilience that continues to grow with each passing year. This evolving artwork, enriched by contributions from both new and returning families to come, is displayed annually as a testament to shared stories and strength.  If you are interested in attending our Legacy of Light event this year, please contact Emily Smith, Pediatric Bereavement Coordinator, at esmith@capitalcaring.org/571-531-6124. 
 

Healing with Horses

Our spring Healing with Horses workshop introduces grieving children and their families to the special bond between humans and horses. Workshop activities include therapeutic horse riding, horse grooming, ask a vet, yoga, and expressive art to help spark family discussions around coping skills and grief experiences. If you are interested in attending our Healing with Horses event in 2025, please contact Emily Smith, Pediatric Bereavement Coordinator, at esmith@capitalcaring.org/571-531-6124.

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