Childhood Grief Is Prevelant

• Research shows that 1 in 10 children in SC will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18, which is above the national average of 1 in 12 (equates to a 8.3% increase), and SC is ranked 9th overall in the nation for highest degree of childhood loss (CBEM, Judi’s House/JAG Institute, 2023).
• The impact of these losses is profound and lasting, and may include behavioral changes, academic decline, and negative coping. Additionally, many families face significant barriers, including lack of affordable and accessible grief resources in the community. ​