Children’s Grief Foundation
The Children’s Grief Foundation of Canada exists to make sure grieving kids are no longer the “forgotten mourners.” 1 in 14 children will lose a parent or sibling before age 18, and they way young people process grief new specific attention and care. The Children’s Grief Foundation of Canada has a mission is to ensure that families have accessible, age-appropriate, and compassionate support during some of the most difficult moments of a child’s life. Their site is filled with practical, gentle resources for caregivers, ministry leaders, chaplains, and anyone walking alongside children through loss—because most adults want to help but feel unsure about what to say or how to say it. CGFC offers both immediate, free tools for frontline support and broader, national initiatives that strengthen grief care across Canada.
What You’ll Find
Free Grief Resources
Articles, activities, colouring pages, and guides on topics like:
The ABCs of Grief
Tips for Explaining Death to a Child
Navigating holidays while grieving
Understanding queer grief
Grieving a pet
Activities to remember loved ones
Conversation guides
Funding & Grants
Twice a year, CGFC offers grants to Canadian registered charities developing or expanding children’s grief programs. These grants help close gaps in rural access, stabilize funding for existing programs, and support organizations offering essential bereavement care.Support for the Wider Grief Community
CGFC collaborates with grief centres, mental health researchers, and community groups to expand awareness, resource development, and equitable support for grieving children and families across the country.