As our community is faced with an undoubtedly difficult time, Safe Crossings Foundation wants you to know that we are here for you. The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought much anxiety and uncertainty to our everyday lives. Social distancing can be a struggle for some, especially children who do not always know what is going …
Safe Crossings Foundation’s Annual Luncheon to benefit local grieving children will be held on October 27th, 2020.
As this year comes to a close, I want to share a powerful story with you. A story of a brave young woman who, through grief counseling and camp adventures, learned how to cope with her grief. December 14th, 2017 started as just a normal day for Caitlin. She got up, went to school, and …
In response to a call from local providers of children’s grief support, Safe Crossings Foundation (SCF) presented the 6th Annual Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief. As the leader in funding grief support services for children in the Pacific Northwest, SCF is hosts a conference each year that provides continuing professional development credits while building community …
This year’s SCF Luncheon on October 24th, wrapped up our 30th year of service to grieving kids and families. We are enthusiastically looking toward the future as we celebrate this significant milestone in our organization’s history. The luncheon event was a huge success with so many friends and supporters. We honored Fran Bigelow of Fran’s …
2020 NW Conference on Childhood GriefDue Friday, November 15, 2019 In response to a call from local providers of children’s grief support, Safe Crossings Foundation (SCF) will be presenting the 6th Annual Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief. As the leader in funding grief support services for children in the Pacific Northwest, SCF is hosting a …
Safe Crossings Foundation’s Annual Luncheon to benefit local grieving children will be held on October 27th, 2020.When:Thursday, October 27th, 202012:00-1:00pm Program Where:Now a virtual experience! Registration information will be available soon. For more information visit our official Luncheon page HERE Contact Karen Schrantz with questions or for more information Karen@safecrossingsfoundation.org
The Power of Grief Support Animals Posted January 24, 2019 by safecrossingsfoundation I remember when my own therapy-dog-in-training, Rosie, seemed to know instinctively what to do when at the bedside of my dying landlord. Even though she had yet to begin her training, a puppy of 6 months, she tenderly placed her chin on my landlord’s feet providing …
Caroline Wright, children’s book author and mother of two little boys, was diagnosed with the most aggressive brain cancer, a glioblastoma, and given a year to live. During that year, Caroline spent all her time working on her legacy, focusing on writing stories to leave for her two boys. Everlasting Creature, a book for children …
For the past 30 years, supporters like you have helped Safe Crossings Foundation provide kids with opportunities to express their grief in safe and constructive environments. Grief support opportunities funded by SCF provide kids with skills and experiences that encourage them to realize their loss does not define them. It brings them together to recognize …