We help families begin to find a new normal after a catastrophic loss
VIDEO CHAT: MIDWEST ONLINE CARE GROUP
An informal online video chat for surviving military families hosted by TAPS staff and peer mentors. Whether you want to share your story or just learn how other survivors are coping, this online grief support community is a way for you to develop and strengthen your connections with your TAPS family from the comfort of your home.
TAPS • Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
- Military casualties can be due to combat, accident, homicide, suicide, illness, or toxic exposure
- For each military loss, an average of 10 people are significantly impacted
- Fewer forms of support exist for siblings, fiances, grandparents, cousins and friends
- There are no magic words to make the pain go away
HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR SPRING EVENT
Check out some moments from the April connectons event at the Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal, Illinois • View Gallery
REGISTER FOR OUR AUGUST ZOO EVENT
A day of opportunity for families to come and attend seminars, engage in interactive therapy, or meet with other friends and families. August 27 at Brookfield Zoo • Learn more
In the face of catastrophic loss
connections give strength
Thank you participants for a wonderful Spring event at the Children's Museum in NormalLATEST FACEBOOK UPDATE:
Illinois Connections for Families of the Fallen added 2 new photos to the album: Sprout Social Photos.
Registration is officially open for our August ICFF Zoo Event! Go to bitly.com/ICFFZooEvent to register! See photos below for details.
3 Answers about Working with Grieving Children
November is Military Family Appreciation Month as well as Child Mental Health Month. It is a good time to remember the loss experienced by the youngest family members, and to share what we’ve learned about how to help them with their pain and grief. Over the last six years of working at ICFF events, it’s … Continue reading “3 Answers about Working with Grieving Children”