Parents and Caregivers
This online resource is supported by The Cigna Group Foundation, a private foundation that supports organizations sharing its commitment to improve the health and vitality of individuals and the communities.
We Can Help
Supporting a child or teen who is navigating grief or addiction in the family can feel overwhelming. Whether you are looking for local support, connection and community, or activities to try together -
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Your Resource Hub
Resource Center
Discover resources and programs to support youth and families impacted by grief or addiction.
Personalized Support
Confidential guidance and free resources in English and Spanish to further support youth and their caregivers navigating grief or addiction in the family.
Disponible en español.
Find a Camp
Find camp dates, locations and contact information for a Camp Erin or Camp Mariposa near you.
Caregiver Webinar Spotlight
Watch this recorded 1-hour event delivered on August 27, 2026. Facilitated by Camp Erin Online Manager, Kelly Petersohn, LCSW, this workshop focused on the power of small, everyday conversations – those ordinary moments that, with intention and care, can become meaningful opportunities for connection, trust, and understanding. You’ll gain practical, compassionate strategies for listening with presence, responding with empathy, and noticing subtle cues that invite your child to share more about what their grief is really like for them.
Featured Resources
Care for the Caregiver: Grief Support Resources
Caregivers play a powerful role in shaping how children experience and move through grief. Research reminds us that a caring, consistent
Caregiver Guidebook: How do we grieve together as a family?
After a year of collective research & development, Eluna’s bereavement and resource teams are proud to launch a custom Caregiver Guidebook with the
How to Honor & Remember Someone Who Died – A Family Centered Approach
We know that thinking about and planning for a significant date, event, anniversary, birthday, or life milestone in the midst of
10 Things Grieving Children Want You to Know
Ten Things Grieving Children Want You To Know 1. Children want to be told the truth about the death: Tell them
Grief by Age: Developmental Stages and Ways to Help
AGES 0-3 INFANTS/TODDLERS Developmental Stage: During these first two years, children’s development is focused on creating an attachment bond with primary
Books for Grieving Parents and Caregivers
After experiencing a profound loss, parents and caregivers often put their grief on the backburner while attending to the needs of
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Impacted by Addiction / Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder has a tremendous impact on families, especially the most vulnerable members – the children. Some parents are forced
Foster/Kinship Caregivers: Supporting Children Impacted by Substance Use
Substance use and addiction has a tremendous impact on families, including the most vulnerable members – the children. Often the children
Bereavement Gifts: Beyond the Bouquet
Bereavement gifts offer a thoughtful and diverse range of ways to express condolences and provide comfort during times of profound loss.
“I can’t begin to describe the sense of acceptance we felt through your program. Even my most close family and friends weren’t able to help fill such a critical, heart felt hole we carried. It’s an everyday struggle, but with your guidance and support we, not only felt/feel seen, but we felt/feel loved and understood. Thank you forever.”
“At a time when we were blind-sided by complicated grief, Eluna provided everything we needed to provide meaningful support to our children at a very difficult time. [The Eluna Resource Center] is incredibly helpful, particularly that everything was translated and I could share it with my kids' Spanish-speaking birth father.”
“After my daughter attended Camp Erin in person, she said, “I want to be a volunteer at Camp Erin when I’m older so that I can help kids too.” We realized that camp was such a healing experience for her.”