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Your A Parent Like You form was successfully submitted. We’re sorry that you’ve had to join this club that no one wants to be a part of, but we hope that finding similar parents will help you along your grief journey. A Just Enduring representative will be reaching out to you. In the meantime, please explore these child loss resources.
Step-by-Step Guide
Find a step-by-step checklist of what to do after your child dies.
Funeral Planning
How to plan a funeral for a child, find a funeral home and/or cemetery, and plan your child’s ceremony.
Suicide Prevention
Visit the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org or call or text 988.
Sibling Support
Find resources and guides to both explain the loss of a child and help your other children cope with the loss of their sibling.
Grief
Grief comes with a variety of emotions and feelings. You’re not alone. Find out what other bereaved parents are going through with you.
Books on Grief and Child Loss
Find books on child loss to help you better understand the grief process and learn about similar stories to your own.
Lactation Support
Many moms are breastfeeding when their child passes away. Find out how to wean and what to do with your milk.
Counseling Resources
How to find a therapist who is experienced in child loss and insurance information.
Retreat
An opportunity for parents to let their guard down and discuss the the common thoughts and feelings that accompany the loss of a child.
Child Loss Statistics
Statistics to increase awareness on how common child loss is even in the United States.
Support Groups
Find a support group of other bereaved parents that best fits your needs.
Podcasts
Explore podcasts on the topic of child loss. Hear from parents, as well as experts who help care for them.
Living & Loving After Child Loss Blog
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