These resources are available free of charge for all who would like to use them to support grieving children. Find posters and fact sheets, suggestions for bulletin or newsletter announcements, and logos and other graphics.
Please read and abide by the Logo Use Policy before downloading any of these files.
Logos and social media graphics
Children's Grief Awareness Logo (vertical) - JPG
Children's Grief Awareness Logo (vertical) - PNG
The Children's Grief Awareness Day logo can be used for any activity related to Children's Grief Awareness Day. Use it as widely as possible to raise awareness of the grief of children. Please refer to the logo use policy prior to using.
Children's Grief Awareness Logo (vertical) - PNG
The Children's Grief Awareness Day logo can be used for any activity related to Children's Grief Awareness Day. Use it as widely as possible to raise awareness of the grief of children. Please refer to the logo use policy prior to using.
"HOPE the Butterfly" - JPG
"HOPE the Butterfly" - PNG
HOPE can be used in conjunction with Children's Grief Awareness Day as well as for any activity, event, or personal message of "hope" for a grieving person or family. Use it as widely as possible to raise awareness. Please refer to the logo use policy prior to using.
"HOPE the Butterfly" - PNG
HOPE can be used in conjunction with Children's Grief Awareness Day as well as for any activity, event, or personal message of "hope" for a grieving person or family. Use it as widely as possible to raise awareness. Please refer to the logo use policy prior to using.
Children's Grief Awareness Logo (horizontal) JPG
Children's Grief Awareness Logo (horizontal) - PNG
The Children's Grief Awareness Day logo can be used for any activity related to Children's Grief Awareness Day. Use it as widely as possible to raise awareness of the grief of children. Please refer to the logo use policy prior to using.
Children's Grief Awareness Logo (horizontal) - PNG
The Children's Grief Awareness Day logo can be used for any activity related to Children's Grief Awareness Day. Use it as widely as possible to raise awareness of the grief of children. Please refer to the logo use policy prior to using.
Social Media Profile Picture - JPG
Use this image of HOPE the Butterfly as your profile picture on your social networks to show your support for Children's Grief Awareness Day and to let grieving children everywhere know you care.
Use this image of HOPE the Butterfly as your profile picture on your social networks to show your support for Children's Grief Awareness Day and to let grieving children everywhere know you care.
Facebook Cover Image - JPG
Show your support of Children's Grief Awareness Day by using this image as your Facebook cover image. Feel free to use other places across the internet also.
Show your support of Children's Grief Awareness Day by using this image as your Facebook cover image. Feel free to use other places across the internet also.
PDF resources
Holding On To HOPE ("HOPE the Butterfly")
This PDF contains the "HOPE the Butterfly" graphic as well as an explanation of the Holding On To HOPE campaign for grieving children.
This PDF contains the "HOPE the Butterfly" graphic as well as an explanation of the Holding On To HOPE campaign for grieving children.
Butterfly Coloring Sheet
One of two PDF sheets available for children (and adults!) to color at outreach and educational events, or for families to take home to color.
One of two PDF sheets available for children (and adults!) to color at outreach and educational events, or for families to take home to color.
Butterfly Coloring Sheet 2
The second of the two PDF sheets available for families to color in.
The second of the two PDF sheets available for families to color in.
Poster—Be There (20 X 30)
A 20 X 30 poster explaining that often your presence can be the best gift you can give a grieving child (or adult).
A 20 X 30 poster explaining that often your presence can be the best gift you can give a grieving child (or adult).
Poster—Do Say, Avoid Saying (20 X 30)
This large-sized poster provides thoughts on what can be helpful — and not so helpful — in speaking with a grieving child.
This large-sized poster provides thoughts on what can be helpful — and not so helpful — in speaking with a grieving child.
Poster—Be There to Listen
One in a series of four posters, this one reminds people of the importance of listening.
One in a series of four posters, this one reminds people of the importance of listening.
Poster—Be There Even If They Don't Talk
Another in the series of four, this poster underlines how powerful your simple presence can be when someone is hurting.
Another in the series of four, this poster underlines how powerful your simple presence can be when someone is hurting.
Poster—Empathize and Listen
The third in the poster series explains how to go beyond simple clichés like saying "I'm sorry."
The third in the poster series explains how to go beyond simple clichés like saying "I'm sorry."
Poster—"I'm Here for You"
The final poster in the series, this one shows how you can show a grieving friend that you're open to hearing them.
The final poster in the series, this one shows how you can show a grieving friend that you're open to hearing them.
Certificate of Participation
If you would like to honor those who have worked with you in observing Children's Grief Awareness Day, you can provide them with a signed certificate showing your appreciation.
If you would like to honor those who have worked with you in observing Children's Grief Awareness Day, you can provide them with a signed certificate showing your appreciation.
Important Considerations
Print out a reminder of the care that must be taken when opening up the topic of grief with those who may have experienced a loss, perhaps many years ago. Or print out copies for those working with you in your activities.
Print out a reminder of the care that must be taken when opening up the topic of grief with those who may have experienced a loss, perhaps many years ago. Or print out copies for those working with you in your activities.
Children's Grief Awareness Day Info Sheet
A basic single-page overview of what Children's Grief Awareness Day is and why such a day is needed.
A basic single-page overview of what Children's Grief Awareness Day is and why such a day is needed.
Children and Grief Statistics
A double-sided sheet with various statistics connected with children and grief.
A double-sided sheet with various statistics connected with children and grief.
When Someone You Know Is Grieving
Thoughts about what can be helpful to say and what might not be so helpful to say when talking with someone after a death.
Thoughts about what can be helpful to say and what might not be so helpful to say when talking with someone after a death.
When You Are Grieving
Ideas for what a person might expect after someone close has died. Helpful insights for those who wish to support a grieving child (or adult) as well.
Ideas for what a person might expect after someone close has died. Helpful insights for those who wish to support a grieving child (or adult) as well.
Quotes from Teens about Death & Grief
A collection of thoughts from teens as they reflect on the grief that they have experienced, showing the depth of the feelings and experiences they have gone through.
A collection of thoughts from teens as they reflect on the grief that they have experienced, showing the depth of the feelings and experiences they have gone through.
Quotes from Teens about Support
Thoughts from teens reflecting on how their lives have changed and improved after receiving support.
Thoughts from teens reflecting on how their lives have changed and improved after receiving support.
Thoughts from Teens
In response to questions about what it was like to lose someone so close and what the day was like when they learned of the death, a group of teens is candid in their responses to this difficult topic.
In response to questions about what it was like to lose someone so close and what the day was like when they learned of the death, a group of teens is candid in their responses to this difficult topic.
Bulletin/Newsletter Announcements
Suggestions for how to let others know of your planned activities from early November through Children's Grief Awareness Day. These ideas can be used in printed materials or websites or in social media outlets.
Suggestions for how to let others know of your planned activities from early November through Children's Grief Awareness Day. These ideas can be used in printed materials or websites or in social media outlets.
Working with Public Officials
This multi-page toolkit explains ways in which you can get public officials from the local to the state level involved in your Children's Grief Awareness Day activities.
This multi-page toolkit explains ways in which you can get public officials from the local to the state level involved in your Children's Grief Awareness Day activities.