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Support organization

Rainbows for All Children

You can find free, age-based peer groups for your child ages 3–18 to talk through grief and major life changes, including significant illness. Search the location map or send a find-a-group inquiry directly to Rainbows. Groups meet in person, and virtual groups may be available for children ages 10 and older. Ask which group is taking new members.

About this organization

Helps your child talk through grief and loss with peers who have faced similar changes.

Free facilitator-led peer groups for your child and caregiver groups for you to talk through grief, illness, loss and family change.

Programs that may help

Peer And Emotional Support

B-ALL in scope Open

Free Peer-Support Groups

Free ($0) groups with trained facilitators to help children and caregivers work through grief, illness, family absence, and other major losses.

Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support, Bereavement And Memorial Support

Where: No published residence restriction

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

Official sources

Organization details were last verified Sep 26, 2026. Program availability can change.