Supporting children with a terminally ill parent, before and after the parent's death
We empower people to address a child's grief before it becomes suffering.
Losing a parent shouldn't mean losing a childhood, or being disadvantaged because you lose that parents network, the love of people who care and the opportunities they bring. We help grieving children - and the people in their orbit - cope with the loss of a parent and preserve communities of adults that care for these vulnerable children, and can provide love and support at times that matter.
Data shows that unresolved grief leads to a lifetime of challenges (1). There is no preventing grief, but in developing programs shaped by rigorous research, we provide help and guidance to children, and those who care for them, giving each grieving child the best chance of a happy life.
Elizabeth's Smile supports grieving children and their caregivers and empowers people to address grief and build resilience.