Rainbow Kidz Grief Counseling

Whether you or a child you know has experienced the loss of a loved one, Rainbow Kidz is here to help you find healing and support during this difficult time. Rainbow Kidz is a unique community resource dedicated to meeting the special needs of children and their families. Rainbow Kidz is offered at no cost to families or schools and encompasses an array of services provided by licensed clinical social workers, including:

• Weekly in-school grief support groups for children who have experienced a loss; groups are offered in Iredell-Statesville and Mooresville Graded Schools as well as private and charter schools throughout Iredell County.
• Emergency community bereavement support in area schools following the loss of a student or staff member. 
• One-on-one grief counseling for children who have experienced the death of a loved one.
• Grief support for infant loss.
• Specialized care for children and families undergoing palliative or hospice care.
• Additional activities including a holiday gathering in November, summer programs, Camp Rainbow — a free, week-long camp for children experiencing grief and loss — and a grief support program for children at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont.
• Resources and tools to help parents better communicate with their children regarding grief and loss.