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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
The Change in Accidental Overdose Deaths from 2002 to 2022
agosto 29, 2024
How changes in accidental overdose deaths is impacting childhood bereavement. As grief professionals, we are acutely aware of the impact accidental overdose deaths have on the children and families we serve. Since the onset of the opioid epidemic and, more recently, the rise of fentanyl-related deaths, there has been increased urgency behind this issue. In… Read More
Spotlight on Kathy Haruf: 15 years as a Cherished Volunteer and Legacy Supporter
agosto 13, 2024
Kathy Haruf shares her volunteer journey with Judi’s House, detailing her near 15-year involvement supporting our organization. Kathy Haruf is a cherished volunteer and a Judi’s House legacy supporter. Her commitment to Judi’s House extends far beyond financial contributions. She has been an advocate, volunteer, and ambassador for our programs, continuously finding ways to support… Read More
Brad Rainko on Why His Family Supports Judi’s House
julio 24, 2024
We asked longtime supporter of Judi’s House Brad Rainko on the many ways his family gets involved with our mission. “We tragically lost my mom to a hemorrhagic stroke when my parents were visiting us in Colorado from Michigan.” says Brad Rainko. “As a family, we all struggled with grief and sudden loss, especially my… Read More
High 5 Plumbing Supports Judi’s House
junio 25, 2024
High 5 Plumbing selects Judi’s House as May and June as local non-profit to highlight for their High 5 Cares community giveback program. High 5 Plumbing was established in 2012 with a promise to serve the Metro Denver area with high-quality, ethical, and honest plumbing work. Giving back to the community is a pillar of their… Read More