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No Child Grieves Alone

Valerie's House NWFL provides free, peer-based grief support for children, teens, young adults, and their caregivers after the death of a loved one.

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Who We Serve

We serve children ages 5 through young adulthood, along with their parents, guardians, and caregivers. Families come to Valerie's House after the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or other significant person in their life. We also support individuals and couples grieving pregnancy or infant loss.

There is no timeline for grief and no requirement to be in crisis to reach out. Whether a loss happened recently or years ago, if your family is looking for connection and support, we are here.

What Support Looks Like

At Valerie's House, support happens in community. Our programs bring together families who share similar experiences in a safe, welcoming environment. Groups are led by trained, trauma-informed facilitators who guide age-appropriate activities, creative expression, and peer discussion.

Valerie's House is not a therapy clinic. We offer peer-based grief support designed to help families feel less alone, build coping skills, and process grief at their own pace. When clinical counseling is needed, we help connect families with appropriate referrals.

Families arrive together at 6 pm and are welcomed into a safe, familiar space.

We always provide a full meal where kids and adults can relax and connect.

Caregivers attend their own support group at the same time.

Group nights are structured, predictable and designed to help everyone feel supported.

How to Get Started

Step 1: Enroll

Submit a support request using the form below. Select the program you are interested in from the dropdown.

Step 2: Determine Placement

A member of our team will reach out to learn more about your family and discuss the best group placement.

On-site grief support groups offered during the school day in partnership with local schools.

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Duration:

Typically 6 to 8 weeks

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