Nā Keiki O Emalia provides support to grieving children, teens, and their families to help them heal after the death of someone important to them. We are dedicated to providing compassionate facilitated peer-to-peer support to bereaved children and teens in our community. We offer a space where young people can connect with others who have experienced the death of someone important and receive guidance from trained facilitators. We coordinate peer support groups, in schools and community centers that are free of cost and allow children and teens to build supportive relationships with their peers.

In addition to peer support groups, Nā Keiki O Emalia offers grief education to families, schools, and community organizations to enhance their ability to support children who have experienced the death of someone important to them. Our goal is to increase awareness and understanding of grieving children’s unique needs and to provide practical tools and strategies to help them cope with their grief. By providing education and support to the wider community, we aim to create a more compassionate and understanding environment for bereaved children and teens.

Nā Keiki is dedicated to being a passionate advocate for enhancing programs, policies, and research geared toward supporting grieving children and their families. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where these children and teens can heal and find hope for the future.