CBEM by Household Income

When it comes to childhood bereavement, income matters.

The 2024 reports focus on the intersection of childhood bereavement and household income. Providing insight on a state-by-state basis, these analyses reveal differences in bereavement rates based on county median incomes. We found that in 44 out of 50 states, children in the lowest income group are more likely to be bereaved than those in the highest income group. In the six remaining states, low income is still associated with increased childhood bereavement.

We know that ready access to essential resources such as stable housing, safe communities, quality education, physical and mental healthcare, clean water, and healthy food play an important role in mitigating negative outcomes associated with childhood bereavement. Restricted income is associated with poor health outcomes and increased exposure to negative environmental conditions that reduce life expectancy. 

Download the 2024 CBEM Household Income reports and resources today to better understand the relationship between income and bereavement and see what you can do to make a difference.

Judi’s House/JAG Institute partnered with the New York Life Foundation to help support grieving children and families by creating the Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model.