Call to Action
#UnderstandGrief and #GetGrief-Informed

Schuurman, D. L., & Mitchell, M. B. (2020). Becoming Grief-Informed: A Call to Action. Dougy Center: National Grief Center for Children & Families.

     Join the movement to #UnderstandGrief.  

 #GetGrief-Informed

Youth in foster care often report that their experiences of loss and grief go unacknowledged by the adults in their lives. We can change this narrative by not only supporting youth by learning grief-informed best practices but also by sharing resources with youth that promote personal agency and empowerment.

Make a commitment to better serve youth in foster care who are grieving. Learn what it means to be grief-informed, and put that understanding into action.

#GetGrief-Informed

Below are some grief-informed resources for child welfare professionals which offer foundational knowledge on grief-informed best practices.

Get Grief Informed:  Loss, Grief, & Youth in Foster Care

The Bill of Rights for Youth in Foster Care Who are Grieving

When a Youth in Foster Care is Grieving: What to Say Instead

Words Matter: Hurtful and Helpful Language