Suncoast Kids Place provides support for children, teens, and their families following the death of a significant person through peer support groups and education. Our goal is to offer support in a safe place where children, teens, and families can share their experiences as they move through their grief process.

Suncoast Kids Place has been approved by Hillsborough County’s District Review Committee to provide grief support groups in schools.  There are over 224,000 students in our county.  Studies show that 1 in 11 students in Florida will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18.  This does not include other significant deaths a child may experience.  This means over 18,000 students could potentially benefit from our grief support ministry.

There are three levels of support to schools that Suncoast Kids Place is available to provide.

  • Level 1 - Provide information on Suncoast Kids Place and grief and loss resources.

  • Level 2 - Provide grief and loss psychoeducation to school administration, staff, and/or students. (Education Topics Coming Soon)

  • Level 3 - Provide an 8-week support group for identified students at the school. (September through November OR February through April)

Fall 2024 Level 3 Open Enrollment Forms

Groups will begin the week of September 23rd

 

If you are interested in supporting Suncoast Kids Place on this new initiative, please use the button below to Donate.