Helpful Resources and links for 

Parents & Guardians

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*These are only a sample of resources, please reach out for more if needed.

 Your child's pediatrician can also be a valuable resource for help and support. 


Coping with the death of a loved one brings enormous challenges for the whole family. Grieving may never completely end, but working through the difficult feelings can become easier with time. Through support, open conversations, and finding ways to keep the person’s memory alive, families can begin healing together. Helpful links:

Grief & Loss 


Coping with Grief


Coping with Change After a Loss


Guidance Information for Parents/Guardians (Preview child-friendly videos & decide if one would be helpful for your child)

Grief Responses Guide by Developmental Age

Loss of a Family Pet (Read aloud story of Daniel Tiger's Remembering Blue Fish)

Video: Child Sharing What Helps Them After the Loss of a Pet


Read Aloud Story of Two Homes by Claire Masurel

A Children's Bill of Rights for Separation and Divorce


Parenting Support Videos

Local Parenting Education/Support Opportunities: Parents Interested in Nurturing Effectively (PINE)

Children's Development Guide by Age-Range: Physical, Cognitive/Language & Social/Emotional Development 





You may be eligible for NYS Kinship Care programs.