Henry Ford SandCastles offers grief support to children, teens, and families who have experienced the death of a loved one.
We work as a preventative program to help children and teens learn how to grieve and cope with their loss in a constructive and healthy way. Expressing thoughts and emotions in a supportive environment builds self-esteem in children and strengthens their ability to make positive life choices now and as adults.
SandCastles helped me to realize that no matter that happens, I will have someone to talk to about my grief.
Jaden, age 11
SandCastles has helped my family in the grieving process. Without that support, my family probably would not be together.
Dora, parent
Catie’s Story
In grade 2, my biggest worry was whether or not the caterpillars in our “Lifecycle of The Butterfly” project were…
Grief Support and Back to School
Helping kids navigate grief is never easy, and going back to school after losing someone special can feel overwhelming. As fall…
15 Ways to Remember Our Fathers and Father Figures
As plans are made for Father’s Day, it is always wonderful to celebrate the amazing fathers and father figures who…
Grief and Summer
As schools celebrate the last day of the year, kids and teachers alike are super excited to have a summer…
Volunteerism
Wondering what it takes to be a SandCastles volunteer? To start, we love our volunteers. This program would not exist…
Helping Little Hearts through Big Loss: Involving Children in Funerals
Experiencing the death of a loved one is hard on anyone, but for children, it can be especially confusing and…
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