Innisfil proclaims National Children’s Grief Awareness Day

Whereas organizations in local communities across Canada, including non-profits, schools, hospitals and social service agencies, work to help foster resilience and emotional healing in children and youth who are grieving a loss from a life-altering crisis; and

Whereas the purpose of Children’s Grief Awareness Day is to increase awareness of the long-lasting impact loss has on children and how to provide continual support for them; and

Whereas for many grieving children, the most helpful bereavement support to receive is a listening ear, acknowledgment of their feelings, and the support of caring individuals like family, friends or others also grieving a loss; and

Whereas without support to lessen their heartache and worry, children are more vulnerable to significant mental and physical challenges, including depression, anxiety disorders, loneliness, self-harm, and substance abuse; and

Whereas Children’s Grief Awareness Day raises awareness of the impact of loss on children and their need for support, and helps others understand how best to show their support for and solidarity with grieving children; and

Therefore, I, Mayor Lynn Dollin on behalf of the Town of Innisfil hereby proclaim November 21, 2024, as National Children’s Grief Awareness Day.