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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.


We are all connected fall intern class of 2024

Welcoming our 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 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 in grief-specific,… Read More

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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 and his family, Judi's House supporters

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

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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

dr. Micki Burns New CEO of Judi's House/ JAG Institute

Meet Dr. Micki Burns

junio 4, 2024

We spoke with our new Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Micki Burns, to learn more about her hopes for the organization and passion for our work. Read More

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Alexis Kilgore on our Remarkable Volunteers

mayo 2, 2024

We spoke with our Volunteer and Development Coordinator Alexis Kilgore on the importance of volunteering your time and talent. Alexis Kilgore works as our Volunteer and Development Coordinator. In her work here, she has been instrumental in growing our Volunteer Program into a robust community resource. From restructuring our Nourishment Program to breathing new life… Read More

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

Ashley Shepard

March Highlight: Ashley Shepard

marzo 25, 2024

Ashley Shepard, our Grief Care Coordinator talks about her journey working in the field of grief. 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

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