That moment captures something essential about childhood grief: children don't need to forget the person who died in order to heal.

They need places where they can remember. Places where they can say their person’s name. Places where love for someone who died can be carried openly.

For Noah’s family, A Haven has become that place.

Because remembering is part of loving.

And love doesn’t end when someone dies.

death, grief, child grief, copingA HavenSeptember 17, 2026Grief, child grief

Lost Conversations

Marty Glidden Holland, a current member of A Haven’s Board of Directors and a volunteer, shares her personal experience losing her father at the age of 12.

A HavenDecember 1, 2025Grief, child grief, grieving children

Building a Nest

We thought we would explain a little bit of why we chose our name and logo.

coping, death, griefA HavenDecember 4, 2017Grief, child grief, a nest, Safe place, refugeComment

Why I do what I do...

Michelle Noble, A Haven's Executive Director, writes about why she has chosen to work with grieving families.

griefA HavenAugust 7, 2017Grief, child grief, normalize grief, how to help someone who is grieving

How to support a grieving child

Allowing children to freely express their grief is an important part in healing. When we listen, they feel supported, safe, and loved. Normalizing and validating their experience also provides opportunities for children to be more open and honest in the future.