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“I want nothing but the best for my kids and I realized that I can’t protect them from all hurt, but at Kate’s Club they can express their hurt and sorrow and be comforted by a devoted loving place where it’s okay to cry or miss their loved one.” – Parent
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“Everyone you meet understands what you’re going through without speaking a single word. Thank you Kate’s Club.” –Member
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The Heart to Make a Difference
Chris is an 11 year old Kate’s Club member. His mom died in February of 2010, and he joined KC in June of 2010. Chris went to the Georgia Aquarium with our Kate’s Club Outing on Saturday. Chris clearly knows his marine biology and ocean ecology. He knows about beluga whales and whale sharks and…
Read MoreNational Alliance for Grieving Children responds to newspaper column…
NAGC’s alternate response to June 4, 2012 John Rosemond Column about Childhood Grief. The death of a father is a lifelong loss for a child, but it does not have to “derail” his future. It is normal for a child to miss his father and for his feelings of grief to come and go with…
Read MoreSupporting Children Through Grief
On Saturday, June 2nd, the AJC published an article by family psychologist John Rosemond in response to a concerned mother’s inquiry about how to support her 11 year old son grieving the death of his father. http://www.seniorcorrespondent.com/articles/2012/05/30/guiding-children-through-grief.415334 Kate’s Club feels it is extremely important to offer a public response to the mom who drafted the…
Read MoreIn anticipation of Mother's Day
Love. Appreciation. Remembering. In honor of mom, and all moms. My mom is 84 years old, and is a grieving child. My maternal grandmother died at age 38. When she was just 18, my mom stood in her nursing student’s cap and uniform and held her mom’s hand as she took her last breath. She…
Read MoreRemembering: National Crime Victims' Rights Week
April 22-28, 2012 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Kate’s Club participated in an opening reception to observe this important advocacy initiative at the Restorative Justice Center on Monday. Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc. sponsored the event during which several local leaders presented on this year’s slogan: “Extending the Vision, Reaching Every Victim.” The presenting…
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