Children & Teen Bereavement Support
HPH Hospice (formerly HPH Hospice) began its Children’s Assistance Program (CAP) in 1987 to help meet the needs of children and teens whose loved ones are under the care of hospice and are typically between the ages of five to 18. Our agency has bereavement counselors who specialize in childhood grief and are available to meet at the children’s school [with parental consent] or in their home [provided their parent or guardian is present].
Children and teens who are receiving counseling through CAP are also invited to participate in one of HPH Hospice’s annual camps. The latter are largely made possible due to the generous financial support of the United Way of Pasco County and Florida Medical Clinic’s Foundation of Caring, Zephyrhills. Middle school children can choose to attend a weekend camp that’s held every March in Brooksville. There are one-day camps in June for elementary school children. The camps focus on helping young people realize that there are others close in age who are also grieving. Activities such as art therapy, team building and a memorial service honoring the loved one who has passed away are important camp components.
For more information about CAP, call our bereavement department at (800) 486-8784.
