Peter's Place is more than just a physical place, we are a resource to the greater Philadelphia community. Through our Outreach program, Peter's Place offers support and advocacy for grieving children, teens and families by offering a variety of services designed to meet the individual needs of schools and organizations.
In-School Grief Support
While loss impacts each person differently, children and adults also grieve within the context of their family, and our on-site services are designed to work with the whole family. However, we recognize that there are many families who cannot access our on-site services due to a variety of barriers such as distance, socioeconomic stressors or caregivers' ability to participate.
Through our mobile Outreach program, we work to bring Peter's Place support to children in their own schools.
Our in-school peer support program is an 8-week program that we bring to your school and facilitate in conjunction with counseling/social work staff and/or interns. The hands-on program features a variety of creative projects, games and discussions designed to support grieving children. By bringing students together who have had similar losses, we are empowering them with tools to support themselves and each other.
What schools are saying about Peter's Place in-school grief support groups:
Connecting with other students about their loss helped the children feel more like they belong which is so crucial when they have suffered a loss. They all loved it. Thank you again for all that you do! -Elementary School Social Worker
This was a wonderful experience. This particular group of kids has gone through previous group experiences with me. I felt like I had exhausted my resources. Cara's help and materials worked wonderfully. -Elementary Guidance Counselor
The kids were appreciative of being part of the group. They aren't given much of an opportunity at home to talk about their emotions regarding the loss of their loved one. Having the group and each other provides them the outlet they need. The kids reported that it helped them a lot, that they feel better and more confident now, and that they are comforted by talking about their feelings with others who know what it's like. -Elementary Guidance Counselor
Rock on! I am going to miss you and thank you for being our friend. But however, I love it when we made memory boxes it was fun, and also thank you for teaching us about grief. -3rd grader
I am sad that group is ending!! -3rd grader
Thank you for taking time out of your week to do activities with us. -4th grader
I love the program! And I love the memory boxes and grief pies. And the books and balloons. -4th grader
I remember our first group. I remember everything we did together. We made memory boxes and 10 Things I Love About Daddy books, and sent balloons into the sky with our messages. I will never forget you- thank you! -2nd grader
Training and Education for Schools, Organizations and Health Professionals
Peter's Place provides presentations and educational in-service trainings on many topics. Programs are tailored directly to the needs of your organization and our staff will travel to your location or can host a training at our facility. Sample topics include:
What are the costs?
Peter's Place is dedicated to providing services to grieving children, families and communities in need regardless of their ability to pay for services. There is no set charge for Outreach services, however we ask that organizations make an honorarium contribution so that we may continue to offer our services at no charge. Suggested honorarium amounts are available. Please note there may be a cost for trainings and workshops as well as services for schools that charge tuition.
For more information or to schedule an outreach, please contact our Outreach Specialist:
Cara Magrogan, LSW, CT at cmagrogan@petersplaceonline.org or 610-687-5150.
In-School Grief Support
While loss impacts each person differently, children and adults also grieve within the context of their family, and our on-site services are designed to work with the whole family. However, we recognize that there are many families who cannot access our on-site services due to a variety of barriers such as distance, socioeconomic stressors or caregivers' ability to participate.
Through our mobile Outreach program, we work to bring Peter's Place support to children in their own schools.
Our in-school peer support program is an 8-week program that we bring to your school and facilitate in conjunction with counseling/social work staff and/or interns. The hands-on program features a variety of creative projects, games and discussions designed to support grieving children. By bringing students together who have had similar losses, we are empowering them with tools to support themselves and each other.
What schools are saying about Peter's Place in-school grief support groups:
Connecting with other students about their loss helped the children feel more like they belong which is so crucial when they have suffered a loss. They all loved it. Thank you again for all that you do! -Elementary School Social Worker
This was a wonderful experience. This particular group of kids has gone through previous group experiences with me. I felt like I had exhausted my resources. Cara's help and materials worked wonderfully. -Elementary Guidance Counselor
The kids were appreciative of being part of the group. They aren't given much of an opportunity at home to talk about their emotions regarding the loss of their loved one. Having the group and each other provides them the outlet they need. The kids reported that it helped them a lot, that they feel better and more confident now, and that they are comforted by talking about their feelings with others who know what it's like. -Elementary Guidance Counselor
Rock on! I am going to miss you and thank you for being our friend. But however, I love it when we made memory boxes it was fun, and also thank you for teaching us about grief. -3rd grader
I am sad that group is ending!! -3rd grader
Thank you for taking time out of your week to do activities with us. -4th grader
I love the program! And I love the memory boxes and grief pies. And the books and balloons. -4th grader
I remember our first group. I remember everything we did together. We made memory boxes and 10 Things I Love About Daddy books, and sent balloons into the sky with our messages. I will never forget you- thank you! -2nd grader
Training and Education for Schools, Organizations and Health Professionals
Peter's Place provides presentations and educational in-service trainings on many topics. Programs are tailored directly to the needs of your organization and our staff will travel to your location or can host a training at our facility. Sample topics include:
- An Introduction to Peter's Place Services
- An Introduction to Grief- The experience of grief as well as stages/tasks of bereavement for children and adults
- Grieving Children- What are their needs and experiences at different ages?
- Grieving Teens- How is the course of their grief and mourning unique?
- When Someone at Your School Dies- Supporting your community through the loss
- Supporting Grieving Children, Teens, or Adults- What to say and do, and what not to say and do
- The Impact of Death on the Family- How do changes in roles and responsibilities impact kids at home and at school?
- Introduction to Grief and Culture- How do messages and beliefs in popular culture impact the experience of grief and loss?
- Grief and Special Occasions- Holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, and milestones all present special challenges for bereaved children and families
What are the costs?
Peter's Place is dedicated to providing services to grieving children, families and communities in need regardless of their ability to pay for services. There is no set charge for Outreach services, however we ask that organizations make an honorarium contribution so that we may continue to offer our services at no charge. Suggested honorarium amounts are available. Please note there may be a cost for trainings and workshops as well as services for schools that charge tuition.
For more information or to schedule an outreach, please contact our Outreach Specialist:
Cara Magrogan, LSW, CT at cmagrogan@petersplaceonline.org or 610-687-5150.
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