About Us

Hopeful Hearts provides a safe and caring environment for grieving children and their families to come together and safely explore and share their experiences, feelings, and memories of the person who has died.

Children grouped by age participate in activities led by trained volunteers.

Parents and guardians meet in small groups to share their experiences and support each other in helping their children cope with the death.

When We Meet

March 2023
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You can also check out our 2022-2023 Schedule below.

Schedule
Directions

Family sessions are held in Grace United Methodist Church @7th and Church Streets, Indiana, PA 15701 (2nd floor). Enter through back parking lot glass doors. Free parking in parking lot after 5:00pm.

Family Session Nights Agenda

6:00

Families meet for a light meal and fellowship

6:30

Opening circle

6:40

Group sessions

7:45

Dismissal


Hopeful Hearts Staff

Laura McLaine -- Program Coordinator

Janice Starry -- Bereavement Specialist

Karen Mann -- Administrative Assistant


Standard Practices

Hopeful Hearts follows the standards of practice as outlined by the National Alliance of Grieving Children.