Murrah Federal Building under the guidance of co-founders Danny Mize and Charlotte Burrough. As a community-based, independent, nonprofit (501 c 3) organization The Kids’ Place offered support and encouragement for families throughout the community mourning the death of a loved ones and friends. In the summer of 2004, the Edmond Church of Christ took on the leadership of The Kids’ Place of Edmond
to continue grief support to the community. As a ministry of the church, The Kids’ Place has the desire to reach out to hurting families in the community with the love and compassion of the Lord Jesus Christ. Even before the April 19, 1995, bombing in Oklahoma City, additional support and education was needed for grieving children. Due to that tragic event in our community, hundreds lost loved ones. However, other children experience losses due to accidents, illness and suicide. The Kids’ Place has served over 375 families since 1996. The young people of our community continue to need a place of understanding and support to share their grief. The Kids’ Place provides a safe and supportive environment for children and their grieving families as they mourn the death of a family member or friend. The Kids’ Place has sessions that begin in September and meet through May. These groups meet two times a month. The children, teen, and adult groups offer safe and supportive environment that promotes sharing with others who are also walking through grief. Groups are led by trained volunteer facilitators whose training includes information about children and grief, developmental needs of children and teens, using art and play with those who are grieving, group dynamics, and listening skills. The Kids’ Place is not a counseling center. We are a grief support group center. We offer free support groups for families with children ages 4 through teens and their families who are mourning the death of a family member or friend. A theme is developed for each time the groups meet, touching on such grief experiences as confusion, loneliness, guilt, fear, anger, and memories.
