Fernside: A Center for Grieving Children

Fernside: A Center for Grieving Children Fernside is a non-profit organization offering support and advocacy to grieving families who have experienced a death.

Fernside offers peer support for grieving families- children, teens and adults. Fernside works to increase community awareness of grief.

Fernside recently completed spring grief support groups at St. Pius X Elementary School in Northern Kentucky. We were gr...
04/15/2026

Fernside recently completed spring grief support groups at St. Pius X Elementary School in Northern Kentucky. We were grateful to welcome school counselors Abby Schaber and Shelby Tomlin to our office today to share resources for students.

Thank you to the St. Pius X staff for connecting with Fernside!

At Fernside, stories help us connect. When children see themselves in a character’s journey, it can make their own feeli...
04/14/2026

At Fernside, stories help us connect. When children see themselves in a character’s journey, it can make their own feelings feel a little less lonely. Storytelling is one way we support and connect with children through grief.

Fernside Fun Fact Friday! 💙Did you know that 27% of Fernside volunteers have dedicated 10 years or more of service? Thei...
04/10/2026

Fernside Fun Fact Friday! 💙
Did you know that 27% of Fernside volunteers have dedicated 10 years or more of service? Their years of dedication have meant so much to Fernside. Thank you to these volunteers and to all who give their time so generously!

Fernside wishes to thank Amber Cowart and Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services for their 20+ years of par...
04/07/2026

Fernside wishes to thank Amber Cowart and Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services for their 20+ years of partnership.

Together, our organizations have provided peer grief support groups for adults with developmental disabilities.

Participants found a safe space to share, connect, and learn ways to cope while moving forward. Pictured here are members from the spring group.

If you can't make it to our Fernside Classic event, or you want to help make it the best event ever, support us by donat...
04/06/2026

If you can't make it to our Fernside Classic event, or you want to help make it the best event ever, support us by donating a gift card or a bottle of wine! These items will go towards our auction, and all proceeds benefit Fernside’s services, which are offered at no cost to grieving families..

You can also shop our Amazon wish list, all items will ship directly to us! Click here to learn more: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/ZQMYVXAYC8PK

Fernside Fun Fact Friday! 💙27% of our volunteers are Fernside alumni, giving back alongside so many incredible volunteer...
04/03/2026

Fernside Fun Fact Friday! 💙

27% of our volunteers are Fernside alumni, giving back alongside so many incredible volunteers who help move our mission forward every day.

This National Volunteer Month, and always, we are so grateful for their time, compassion, and dedication.

💬 Help us celebrate them, share a thank-you to a Fernside volunteer in the comments!

Spring Break is a time for rest, play, and connection 🌷At Fernside, we continue supporting grieving children and familie...
04/01/2026

Spring Break is a time for rest, play, and connection 🌷
At Fernside, we continue supporting grieving children and families with space to share, create, and heal, no matter the season.

Fernside Fun Fact Friday🎨Did you know Fernside has served over 500 individuals through our Family Art Series since 2024?...
03/27/2026

Fernside Fun Fact Friday🎨

Did you know Fernside has served over 500 individuals through our Family Art Series since 2024? Children and their families come together to create meaningful keepsakes while celebrating connection, creativity, and healing.

Twenty years ago, Fernside joined the Opening Day Parade honoring heroes on and off the field, and we’re proud to contin...
03/26/2026

Twenty years ago, Fernside joined the Opening Day Parade honoring heroes on and off the field, and we’re proud to continue that work today. As we celebrate Cincinnati’s unofficial holiday, we’re reminded of the pride and togetherness that define our community.

Go Reds! ⚾

Let's get this Par-TEE started! ⛳We are gearing up for our annual Fernside Classic event! Join us for dinner on Friday, ...
03/23/2026

Let's get this Par-TEE started! ⛳

We are gearing up for our annual Fernside Classic event! Join us for dinner on Friday, May 8th at Cooper Creek Event Center, Golf on Monday, May 11th at Shaker Run Golf Club, or both! Proceeds from this two-day event help provide vital resources for grieving children and their families.

Sponsorship and ticket opportunities are available. Please visit https://onecau.se/fernsideclassic26 or contact BethesdaFoundationEvents@TriHealth.com for more information.

🎉 Welcome our newest volunteers! 🎉After completing their comprehensive training, they’re ready to make a meaningful diff...
03/18/2026

🎉 Welcome our newest volunteers! 🎉
After completing their comprehensive training, they’re ready to make a meaningful difference for the families we serve. Congratulations, we’re so excited to have you on the team!

This week, kids celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by creating four-leaf clover wishes. They wrote down wishes on each leaf to...
03/17/2026

This week, kids celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by creating four-leaf clover wishes. They wrote down wishes on each leaf to express feelings of grief, share hopes, and reflect on what they’re carrying in their hearts. 🍀

Address

4360 Cooper Road, Ste 100
Blue Ash, OH
45242

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15132469140

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