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Maddy Saunders on the Impact of Evaluation
febrero 24, 2025
Judi’s House Evaluation Associate, Maddy Saunders, shares her passion for our mission and the importance of effective program evaluation. Maddy Saunders has been a Judi’s House/JAG Institute staff member since 2023. Working on our Evaluation & Research team, she uses her expertise in program evaluation to guide bereavement organizations across the country through the Childhood… Read More
The Importance of Improved Access to Grief Support Services
enero 28, 2025
Though parental deaths have increased, access to grief support for affected children has not been a priority. An article by Michele Cohen Marrill recently published in The Seattle Times titled Amid a rise in parental deaths, grief in children is often overlooked, highlights the disparities in access to bereavement care for children across the United… Read More
The Impact of Monthly Giving
enero 24, 2025
At Judi’s House, every act of generosity creates a ripple effect, bringing hope and healing to grieving children and families. Among the many ways to support our mission, one stands out for its profound and lasting impact: joining “The Journey,” our monthly giving program. With the average cost of mental health counseling ranging anywhere from… Read More
Addressing the Needs of Grieving Youth Affected by Gun Violence
enero 10, 2025
How CBEM data reveals the toll of gun violence on children in New Orleans and is being used as a call to action to prioritize supporting bereaved children on a systematic level. The MindSite News article, “Forgotten Children: The Unseen Victims of Gun Violence,” draws on the Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM) state data and… Read More
The Gift of Listening: Supporting Grieving Kids This Holiday Season
diciembre 17, 2024
WSAZ’s Martina Bills talks with Dr. Micki Burns on how to support grieving children this holiday season. WSAZ’s Journey Through Parenthood series recently featured an insightful conversation with Judi’s House CEO, Dr. Micki Burns, on how to support children navigating grief during the holiday season. Holidays, often marked by joy and celebration, can be a… Read More
Supporting Grieving Children This National Grief Awareness Week
diciembre 6, 2024
Micki Burns shines a light on childhood bereavement disparities on 9News this Grief Awareness Week. In honor of National Grief Awareness Week, Micki Burns, CEO of Judi’s House/JAG Institute, was recently featured on 9News to discuss the findings of our latest Key Topic Report. This report highlights an alarming disparity: 1 in 8 children in… Read More
Children in Colorado’s Lowest Income Counties Face Grief at Disproportionate Rates
diciembre 4, 2024
Examining the link between childhood bereavement and household income in Colorado. In a recent interview with the Colorado Sun, CEO Micki Burns discusses our recent Key Topic report that reveals that children in Colorado’s poorest counties, children face a disproportionately high likelihood of losing a parent or sibling. This disparity, particularly pronounced in rural counties,… Read More
The Heart of Our Mission: Celebrating Companion Volunteers Rachel Whited Atnip and Sandi Schechter
noviembre 20, 2024
Rachel and Sandi, two Companion Volunteers talk to us about finding fulfillment and purpose in volunteer work. At Judi’s House, our work wouldn’t be possible without the incredible community of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to support grieving children and families. Two of these extraordinary individuals are Rachel and Sandi, Companion Volunteers who… Read More
Why Grief Care for Children is a Vital Community Resource: Reflections from Our Interns
octubre 31, 2024
Meet a few of our interns, who are passionate about making a difference, share why they are committed to this important work. At Judi’s House/JAG Institute, our commitment to the vision that no child should be alone in grief drives us to strengthen the mental health workforce through intensive clinical training. Our internship program, grounded… Read More
Welcoming 3 Incoming Interns
septiembre 25, 2024
Meet a few of our fall intern class of 2024 and learn about what drew them to our intern program. At Judi’s House/JAG Institute, our mission—that no child should grieve alone—extends beyond direct care. It involves nurturing the next generation of mental health professionals through intensive, hands-on clinical training. Our internship program, grounded in grief-specific,… Read More