Children's Care Group

April 11, 2021, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Eastern

Youth Programs' Virtual Program

Note: This group is 1 of 4 Youth Programs' Virtual Program offerings for young survivors grieving the death of a military loved one. Visit Youth Programs for more information about Youth Programs' Virtual Program to include the quarterly activity book and answers to frequently asked questions.

TAPS kids, ages 4 to 12, grieving the death of a parent or sibling who served in our nation's armed forces, will find a welcoming experience where they can share their journey among peers, increase their coping resources, and find companionship through our Youth Program mentors. Children's Care Groups are hosted by trained Group Leaders providing them with interactive activities that explore our grief and healing.

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How to Participate

This event requires your child to be registered. Register today using the blue register button at the top of this page.

If you are not yet a part of our larger TAPS family, please call our 24/7 Helpline at 800-959-8277.

This care group will take place via Zoom. For children ages 4 to 9 attending, parents or guardians are required to be close by during the session. For ages 10-12, parents are asked to be nearby. The link to access will be sent to you after you register your child. Weekly reminder emails will be sent before each care group.

For more information, contact us at youthprograms@taps.org

Mentor Matching

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Bereaved children and teenagers who are eligible to participate in TAPS Youth Programs and Events are also eligible to be matched with a military mentor. A military mentor is someone who currently serves in the military or is a veteran and can be a caring companion and a reminder to TAPS kids that the military still cares for them. A legacy mentor is an adult who experienced the death of a military family member as a child or teenager, or who participated in and graduated from TAPS programs and is ready to support younger survivors who will follow in their path. Interaction may vary due to the mentor and your child’s/teen’s schedule and availability. Ideally, we encourage mentors to reach out virtually to their mentee at least once per month. Interactions may include social media posts, video calls, letter writing, phone calls, texting, and/or emailing. Their purpose is to be a positive role model and supportive presence in a grieving child’s or teen’s life.

Mentor Matching for virtual programming is currently on pause. Email youthprograms@taps.org for more information.