As a board member I have seen first hand the important work Brooke’s Place does to support grieving children and families in central Indiana. Losing a loved one during childhood has a profound impact, but with the support of the Brooke’s Place community children realize they are not alone and can thrive even in the midst of their grief journey. 

BROOKE'S PLACE PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS, THERAPY SERVICES AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO EMPOWER CHILDREN, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THEIR GRIEF JOURNEY. Experiencing the death of someone significant can be very isolating for children, and their behavior can often times be misinterpreted as something other than an expression of grief. Risks of unaddressed grief in a child includes isolation, substance abuse, depression, poor school performance, aggression, and anxiety.Because 1 in 7 children will lose a parent, sibling or close loved one by the time they are 20, Brooke's Place works to create a community where every young person living with grief feels safe, supported and understood during their personal grief journey.