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"In these challenging economic times, HFA is pleased to be able to offer support to programs that are doing such vital work to support grieving young people," said Amy Tucci, President and CEO of Hospice Foundation of America. "More than 300 organizations submitted requests for this new funding endeavor, and our grants panel was impressed by the excellent programs across the country that help children and adolescents at this critical time in their lives." The grants were selected by a panel of well-known experts in children's bereavement, including David Crenshaw, PhD; Charles Corr, PhD; Kenneth Doka, PhD, MDiv; and Rita Milburn-Dobson, RN.
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The five grant awardees for 2009 are:
A primary mission of Hospice Foundation of America (www.hospicefoundation.org ) is to provide the most current thinking and information on grief and bereavement to healthcare professionals and laypeople. "It is an important mission of Hospice Foundation of America to renew its commitment to help support -- through funding and education -- hospice and bereavement programs nationwide," said Tucci. HFA accomplishes this mission through a wide range of educational programs, including its annual National Bereavement Teleconference, as well as publications and online information.
For more information on the grant recipients, please go to http://www.hospicefoundation.org/newsroom/releases/090211_grants.asp
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-- Gerard's House, Santa Fe, NM: in support of its Supporting Grieving Native American Youth program and summer activities for bereaved children and adolescents -- Hospice of Siouxland, Sioux City, IA: for the Bereavement Diversity Outreach Program, to improve services to bereaved children and adolescents raised in homes where English is a second language -- T.A.P.S (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), Washington, DC: for play therapy supplies and other materials for 18 Good Grief Camps for Young Survivors programs for military children -- Hospice of the Upstate, Anderson, SC: to introduce Play Therapy curriculum and materials into its children's bereavement programs -- Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY: in support of Camp Courageous, a week-long bereavement camp for children and adolescents, as well as ongoing bereavement support groups.
SOURCE Hospice Foundation of America
