This tip sheet provides essential insights for caregivers on supporting children through the emotional healing process after experiencing loss, particularly in the context of foster care and adoption. Grief due to loss is a common and often unspoken experience for children in these situations. Learn about the stages of development and grief, how grief may present at different ages, and practical strategies for helping children cope. You will also learn how to recognize grief triggers and create a supportive environment that allows children to express their emotions safely.

This guide will give you valuable knowledge and strategies for helping children navigate their grief and foster emotional healing in a compassionate and understanding way.

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Author: Wisconsin Family Connections Center
Additional Author: Coalition for Children, Youth & Families