The Haslinger Pediatric Palliative Care Center

09/10/2025

“We’ve transformed what was previously the family library in the FRC into a welcoming, family-centered activity room,” said FRC (Family Resource Center) Supervisor Melissa Baker, who previously worked as an Akron Children’s child life specialist. “It offers patients and their families a space to play, relax and feel a sense of normalcy during their visit. Whether they’re staying in the hospital or here for an appointment, the FRC is a place where kids can just be kids.” A grant from The Toy Foundation made all of this possible ~ click here to learn more about how you and your family can enjoy the FRC. Akron Children's Akron Children's Foundation

https://www.akronchildrens.org/inside/2025/08/26/with-toy-foundation-support-the-imagination-zone-helps-kids-learn-and-create/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMucUpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwZEdOZDN2SUdvaGlaVzF1AR55IUAyDYPatMREC6hm2s-gJjs51Q0ZO--dWf6rymbTr81kdneTkZygecJKAw_aem_2oOhBWEQVtUlTblPqCbOUQ

The Akron Children’s Family Resource Center (FRC) is a place where families can learn about services at the hospital and in the community. Thanks to a

09/09/2025

On (Sept. 10), join NAMI and CEO Dan Gillison for a national moment of silence at 1pm ET.

Together, we’ll honor lives lost to su***de, support those who are struggling, and remind each other that hope and connection are always possible.

💚 You are not alone.

09/07/2025

Wishing all grandparents a wonderful & relaxing Grandparents Day! Learn more here about how grandparents are a blessing to so many families but one in particular ~ our friends at Parents Network share Evren's story written by his mother, Kara Ayik, including his grandparent's special involvement in his life.

When my son Evren was in the sixth grade, he joined the Boy Scouts. While I was happy to see him socializing and learning about the great outdoors and his obses

09/05/2025

"2025 National Symposium on Traumatic Loss & Grief Support is just three weeks away - September 11-12, 2025! Discover a few of the many reasons you won’t want to miss this impactful event.
Whether you’re a practitioner, student, educator, or thought leader, this symposium is designed to equip and inspire you as you support those navigating the challenges of grief and traumatic loss," from leaders at Cornerstone of Hope. CEU's are available.

Click here to register: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/COHSymposium2025

09/03/2025

09/03/2025

Please join The Compassionate Friends on October 25, 2025, for The Compassionate Friend’s Fall Virtual Bereavement Support Event. This special gathering will include workshop presentations on a variety of grief topics that have a Q&A opportunity at the end of each plus recordings of our main session presentations at past TCF National Conferences. Click here for more information and to register:

09/02/2025

Presentation on September 10, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.
Must register by September 5, 2025.
"Significant holidays, anniversaries and unanticipated reminders of loss often trigger sudden and intense upsurges of grief, leaving mourners hurting and overwhelmed as they attempt to survive the present and move toward an uncertain future without their loved one. But despite their frequency, little is actually known about such grief attacks, in terms of what they are, why they occur, and how we can best manage them, while also attempting to make a place for those we have loved and lost as a physical presence in our lives."
Click below to register for a brief presentation hosted by Cornerstone of Hope to learn more:
Grief Attacks: What They Are, What They Mean, and What to Do about Them
Presented by Dr. Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD and Carolyn Ng, PsyD, MMSAC, RegCLR
September 10, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.
Independence Middle School
6111 Archwood Road., Independence, Ohio 44131

08/28/2025

What a great gift available to our patients and their siblings in the Mahoning Valley! Learn more here about sports equipment available to families of Akron Children's.
https://www.wfmj.com/clip/15515188/boardman-athletes-donations-help-fuel-new-space-at-akron-childrens?fbclid=IwY2xjawMa8N9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqUuV6-l-P_kyF6CApmYqtvOqMtSsXTHlur-iQ16A_5NsgPNbM8--e3vTBHF_aem_U-vAb8LFJIXQOzqpD7hD1Q

Ryan Neifer started collecting old sports equipment, and now Akron Children's in Boardman has a new space to give it away called

08/26/2025

08/26/2025

Described by one bereaved parent as “music to our ears..it tells us that you remember too.” This gentle gesture comforts the bereaved individual, knowing their child is not forgotten. For more resources on supporting bereaved families, visit our website.