No child should grieve alone. Losing a parent, caregiver, sibling, or loved one is a devastatingly common form of childhood trauma that can impact a child’s psychological wellbeing. Children experience grief differently based on their age and rely on the adults in their lives to help them process the loss of a loved one.
 
To recognize the profound loss many young people across our state experience, I am introducing a resolution to designate the month of November 2025 as “Children’s Grief Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. In addition, this resolution will recognize the important work of the counselors, educations, and other community members who help children through this experience.
 
Grief is an immensely difficult experience at any age. Loss can be both confusing for young children to understand and challenging for caregivers to help children navigate. It is important to raise awareness about the diverse needs of grieving children and the resources available to families and communities that support them.
 
As we approach the holiday season, this can be a uniquely challenging time for grieving families who have lost a loved one. Please join me in co-sponsoring this important resolution to promote awareness about the impacts of childhood grief, as well as the resources and individuals available to help grieving children throughout Pennsylvania.