New York Life Foundation Launches Online Bereavement Resource

New York Life Foundation, the charitable arm of New York Life Insurance Co., has launched AChildInGrief.com, a comprehensive, user-friendly website for parents, families and educators to support bereaved children.

More than one in seven young Americans lose a parent or sibling before age 20, and the emotional and financial upheaval in their lives can be severe, according to the National Alliance for Grieving Children. Preliminary results from a new survey conducted by the New York Life Foundation and the National Alliance for Grieving Children show that parents who have lost a loved one report that there aren't enough resources to help grieving parents or children.

The Foundation says the site offers sections for parents and family members, as well as educators who work with bereaved children. Parents and family members will find personal stories, essays and resources that can help them navigate a loss. Educators, through relevant reading materials and videos, can learn how to assist a student going through a loss. Visitors also have access to a state-by-state list of local support services and links to other national resources, including bereavement guides and kits created by the New York Life Foundation and Sesame Workshop.

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