11/14/2025
Children’s Grief Awareness Day | November 20, 2025
Today we honour Children’s Grief Awareness Day, a reminder of the profound impact that loss has on children and youth, and the importance of ensuring they are not left to navigate it alone.
In just one year, more than 203,000 of Canada’s 7.5 million children under 18 will experience the death of someone in their extended family, and 1 in 14 will experience the death of a parent or sibling who lives in their home.
The death of a parent, sibling, or close family member is one of the most stressful life events a child can experience. It is vital that children receive age-appropriate grief support, space to express their feelings, and understanding from the adults around them.
Across BC and the Yukon, hospice societies provide specialized grief programs for children, youth, and families, helping them find comfort, connection, and hope after loss. You can find these supports through the BCHPCA Member Directory and organizations such as Grief & Bereavement Care Society, which focus specifically on children’s grief.
💙 Let’s continue to build a province and territory where every grieving child feels seen, supported, and understood.
Visit our Campaign page:
https://bchpca.org/sys/website/?pageId=1075589
