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We Are All Connected

It is our nature to seek connection, finding the common threads that weave us together as a community. Our clients, donors, volunteers, community partners, and staff are the heart and soul of Judi’s House. These connections inspire us to continue finding new ways to support bereaved children and their families.


Lyla Yaner

March Highlight: Lyla Yaner

marzo 26, 2024

Bilingual Grief Counselor Lyla Yaner tells us about how she came to work in her dream role 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 Judi’s… Read More

March Highlight: Ashley Shepard

marzo 25, 2024

Ashley Shepard, our Grief Care Coordinator talks about her journey working in the field of 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 at Judi’s House. Meet Ashley Shepard,… Read More

Chelsea Ernst

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

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

Emily Napier

March Highlight: Emily Napier

marzo 11, 2024

Learn more about the work our Assistant Director of Community-based Care 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 Judi’s… 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 staff spotlight fall intern class 2023

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 graduate students and early career professionals 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… 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

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