Youth Bereavement Program

Cornerstone of Hope is dedicated to ensuring that no child or family navigates the journey of grief alone. Thanks to the support of the Delaware and Morrow County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, we offer free grief support services to youth and families in the Delaware/Morrow County area.

New Beginnings Church Grief Support Group For Children (Ages 6-12)

Tuesdays, September 1 - October 13, 2026 (No meeting 9/8)
5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. 
New Beginnings Church
2163 State Route 37 E, Delaware, OH 43015

Children will explore healthy ways to express emotions, honor loved ones, and connect with peers who understand. Dinner will be available from 5:30–6:00 P.M., followed by the support group from 6:00–7:00 P.M. Parents and guardians must remain on-site. Optional parent programming will be available during the session.

Liberty Barn Church Grief Support Group For Teens (Ages 13-17)

Wednesdays, October 14 - November 18, 2026
5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Liberty Barn Church
7080 Olentangy River Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015

Teens will explore healthy ways to express emotions, honor loved ones, and connect with peers who understand. Dinner will be available from 5:30–6:00 P.M., followed by the support group from 6:00–7:00 P.M. Parents and guardians must remain on-site.

Hearts & Harvest Workshop

Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Selover Public Library
31 OH-95, Chesterville, Ohio 43317

Families are invited to an evening of connection, creativity, and grief support. Following dinner, participants will explore emotions surrounding grief and loss through age-appropriate education and pumpkin painting. Youth will paint pumpkins representing difficult emotions they may experience while grieving to create meaningful Halloween decorations to display at home.

Grief Kits for Children

Cornerstone of Hope, in partnership with local libraries, is proud to introduce Grief Kits for Children, a free, hands-on resource created to support young hearts navigating life after loss.  There’s no “right” way to grieve, these kits simply offer a starting place for kids and teens to explore emotions in their own way. Kits can beck checked out at the following libraries:

Our Program is Committed To:

• Building a grief-friendly community.
• Providing a safe space for youth and families to connect with others who are grieving.
• Educating on grief reactions in children versus adults.
• Promoting healthy coping strategies and self-care.
• Normalizing and validating grief experiences.
• Eliminating barriers to accessing grief support services.

Services We Provide:

We collaborate with schools and local community agencies to expand our reach and ensure families receive the care they need. By partnering with those already serving youth and families, we enhance community-wide support systems.

• 6-8 week curriculum-based support groups for grieving youth.
• Peer connection groups for children and families.
• Memorial ceremonies and events for families.
• Grief education and training for school personnel and community agencies.
• Individual counseling services (available through Cornerstone of Hope and may be covered by insurance or provided through the Gift of Hope program).

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“To have a safe place to express our grief and share experiences with others to help to get through this extremely difficult process, is truly a blessing! We cannot thank  Cornerstone of Hope enough.”

FORMER CLIENT

Who is Cornerstone of Hope?

Cornerstone of Hope is a nonprofit comprehensive bereavement support center that has served Ohio communities since 2003, offering individuals and families a supportive environment to express their grief and emerge from its pain with a renewed sense of purpose.

Cornerstone of Hope is dedicated to providing support, education, and hope for the grieving. Our staff has extensive experience working with grief and trauma and we welcome and serve all seeking support.

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Subscribe to our e-newsletter to get the most recent information on our resources, programs and events.