In the News
March Highlight: Chelsea Ernst
marzo 19, 2024
Chelsea Ernst, a Bilingual Grief Counselor talks to us about the immensely fulfilling and impactful work of walking beside children experiencing grief. In honor of March being Women’s History Month and National Social Worker Month, we are celebrating our social workers who make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve… Read More
Angel Shabazz on Turning Pain into Purpose
marzo 12, 2024
In an interview with Angel Shabazz, we discuss the wisdom she has gleaned providing critical, culturally responsive grief support to mother’s grappling with the death of their child. When Angel Shabazz’s son, Davarie Jahlon Armstrong, was tragically shot and killed in 2020, she recognized a desperate need for a space where mothers could openly express… Read More
March Highlight: Emily Napier
marzo 11, 2024
Learn more about the work our Assistant Director of Community-based Care, Emily, does to reach families and facilitate hope and healing. In honor of March being Women’s History Month and National Social Worker Month, we are celebrating our social workers who make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve at… Read More
March Highlight: Zuton Lucero-Mills
marzo 4, 2024
From Judi’s House Client to In-house Grief Counselor, read more about Zuton and the incredible work she does at Judi’s House. In honor of March being Women’s History Month and National Social Worker Month, we are celebrating our social workers who make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve at… Read More
Shay Jacobs on Why We Need for Safe, Compassionate, and Culturally Responsive Places to Grieve
febrero 15, 2024
In an interview with Shay Jacobs, we discuss the transformative impact of culturally responsive grief care – its potential to bridge gaps, build understanding, and provide meaningful support to individuals and communities in times of loss. Read More
We Are All Connected: Emma Pickett
diciembre 18, 2023
Emma first learned about Judi’s House in earlier this spring, when a similar organization her foundation has been involved with, Valarie’s House, made an introduction. After touring our home and learning more about Judi’s House/JAG Institute’s mission and vision, Emma knew she wanted to get involved with our organization and join the Judi’s House community. Read More
We Are All Connected: Fall Intern Class of 2023
octubre 26, 2023
As part of our commitment to our vision that no child should grieve alone, Judi’s House/JAG Institute is committed to strengthening the workforce by educating interns through our intensive clinical training grounded in grief-specific, research-based, therapeutic best practices. Since starting our internship programs over a decade ago, Judi’s House/JAG Institute has trained a range of… Read More
We Are All Connected: Ashley Shepherd and Gracie Ramirez
septiembre 27, 2023
Meet our Grief Care Coordinators Graciela Ramirez and Ashley Shepherd, MSW, SWC. Read More
Meet our Post-graduate Trainees (PGT’s)
julio 26, 2023
Meet three of our Post-graduate Trainees, Rachel Cheatle, LPCC, Matthew Marquardt, MA, and Lindsey Gilbert, MSW, SWC. Read More
Childhood Bereavement Changemaker Case Study: Growing Through Grief
julio 14, 2023
Learn more about how the Childhood Bereavement Changemaker initiative is helping Growing Through Grief strengthen stakeholder relationships, improve their evaluation capacity, and create a sustainable evaluation process…. Read More