New York Life Annual Day of Learning
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Eluna’s Camp Erin programs support children, teens and families who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. According to the Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model developed by Judi’s House/JAG Institute, 1 in 12 children in the US will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18. In 2021 alone, 383,000 children in the U.S. below the age of 18 experienced the death of a parent or guardian. That’s a 46% increase from a three-year pre-pandemic average.
Eluna is grateful to the New York Life Foundation for their leadership in shining a light on this critical public health issue.
On November 1st, the New York Life Foundation will host the New York Life Annual Day of Learning to jump start Childhood Grief Awareness month. The New York Life Foundation is committed to increasing awareness, access, and resources for childhood bereavement. The New York Life Annual Day of Learning will share the latest data, best practices, stories, and resources, and feature school professional organizations and specific school systems as they share their experiences through grief and crisis.
This event hopes to place a spotlight on the growing needs of the community due to the unprecedented number of mass tragedies, the pandemic, and the frequency of everyday grief, in hopes that we build on our collective understanding on how we can best support the youth who are grieving.
Coming Together to Expand the Knowledge and Resources of the Community
This event will also celebrate 10 years of the Coalition to Support Grieving Students. The Coalition was founded in 2013 by the New York Life Foundation, the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement, and ten leading school professional organizations. Eluna is honored to stand alongside 135 professional organizations as a proud Coalition member supporting the development of resources for children, parents, and communities. In the spirit of collaboration, Eluna and the Coalition regularly cross-reference programs & resources to bridge gaps and expand access within our collective communities of support.