Death Of A Child
What resources exist specifically for parents who lose a child?
Short answer
The Compassionate Friends (compassionatefriends.org) has chapters throughout California and offers peer support for bereaved parents. Still Standing Magazine (online community), Bereaved Parents of the USA, and many local hospital-based programs offer support specifically for parents.
What this usually means
The Compassionate Friends (compassionatefriends.org) has chapters throughout California and offers peer support for bereaved parents. Still Standing Magazine (online community), Bereaved Parents of the USA, and many local hospital-based programs offer support specifically for parents.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.