Roberta's House serves children between 5-17 years of age with the understanding and commitment that no child (or adult) should grieve alone. Children grieve in small doses at a time and their approach is unlike that of adults. They grieve a little and they return to their play and return to their grieving which may appear to adults that they haven't been impacted by the death at all. This deceiving behavior means is that they are grieving in their own way-but grieving nonetheless.

Following a death children often have many questions. Roberta's House is a safe place where they can explore their questions as they are ready . It's a place where they receive support and encouragement from their peers and caring adults; a place where they can have fun while creating treasured memories to honor their loved ones and move forward embracing their new life with the memories.

Children work in age appropriate groups for "Kiddles" ages 5-8 years, "Middles" ages 8-12 years and "Teens" ages 13-17 years. Through the use of creative arts expression, crafts, and meaning making through memory treasures children are able to begin the journey of accomplishing the tasks of grief work.

Upcoming Family Sessions are always held on Tuesdays:

Family Orientation: September 11th, 2012, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Fall Session : Begins September 18th, 2012 thru November 20th, 6pm-8pm

Family Orientation November 26th 2012 5:30pm-7:30pm

Winter Session : Begins Tuesday, December 4th thru February 12th 2013 6pm-8pm

Family Orientation February 26th, 2013 5:30pm-7:30pm

Spring Session : Begins March 5th, thru May 7th, 6pm- 8pm

Family Orientation Monday, May 6th, 2013, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Summer Session: Begins May 14th thru July 2nd, 2013 6pm-8pm