About National Alliance for Children’s Grief

The National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) is a nationwide network comprised of more than 1,600 professionals, institutions, and volunteers who promote best practices in educational programming, and critical resources to facilitate the mental, emotional, and physical health of grieving children and their families.

NACG’s mission is to raise awareness about the needs of children and teens grieving a death and provide education and resources to anyone who wants to support them. The vision is for no child to have to grieve alone. All bereaved children, no matter where they live or their circumstances, should have the support and resources they need to positively adapt to a loss in their lives.

The values guiding NACG are a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as culturally conscientious practice and collaborative work that enhances the well-being of all. NACG is committed to valuing and reflecting the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of its members, partners, and those they serve.

Under its current Strategic Plan, NACG aims to:

  • Foster a diverse, interconnected, and inclusive community of those who serve children after a death.
  • Provide leadership for the future of the childhood bereavement field.
  • Represent the collective voice that strengthens and expands the field of childhood bereavement.
  • Develop evidence-based practical approaches and educational tools, resources, and opportunities that address the needs of the childhood bereavement field.
  • Garner support for bereaved children through increased public awareness, sensitivity, and competencies.
  • Advocate for children and their families who are grieving a death and recognize that grief in children is a matter of public health.
  • Ensure NACG provides exceptional value to its members and member institutions.