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Safe Crossings Program Services

The Safe Crossings Children’s Grief Program is operated and managed by Providence Hospice of Seattle. All services offered by the Program are provided at no charge.

The Safe Crossings Program services are provided to children and families dealing with the terminal illness and/or death of a loved one. The goal of services is to promote a healthy grief process. The program is staffed by master level social workers, all with significant experience working with children and families facing a range of difficult life issues. Services are provided through a variety of mechanisms, including:

• Face-to-face, one-on-one counseling for children, parents, and extended families both before and after the death of a loved one.
• Grief support groups for children and teens, many held during the school day in over two dozen local elementary, middle, and high schools, as requested by teachers and school counselors.
• Crisis response (consultations, grief education, discussion groups, etc.) to public and private schools after the sudden death of a student, staff member, or parent.
• A weekend summer grief camp (Camp Erin®-King County) for children and teenagers.
• Family day camps held in the summer for grieving children and teens to come together, along with their families, for education, play, and support in an outdoor setting.
• A spring and summer picnic for children, teens, and their families to celebrate the seasons and honor loved one who have died. These gatherings provide families an opportunity to share stories, participate in creative activities and games, and support one another.
• A winter bonfire at Alki Beach held after a teen gathering to brainstorm future events. Creation and distribution of written information and educational materials.
• A training curriculum developed by Safe Crossings that addresses best practices in children’s grief counseling, and is made available to area professionals for continuing education credits.
• One-on-one consultation with educators, counselors, and other health care professionals who are supporting a family facing the loss of a parent or child.
• Partnering with other community service providers as appropriate.

For more information about Safe Crossings Program please call 206/320-4000 or visit their site: Safe Crossings Program.