About Us

Fernside, established in 1986, as the nation's second oldest children's grief center, remains today a national leader in providing grief support services and outreach and education to the community. An affiliate of Hospice of Cincinnati, Fernside services compliment Hospice of Cincinnati's comprehensive bereavement program by addressing the unique needs of children.

Fernside provides the following services free of charge with the help of generous donors who support our mission:

• Peer support groups serving over 850 children, teens and adults annually
• Camp WeBelong program, providing summer camp and retreat experiences
• Community Outreach, including in-school grief groups, education and training and publications

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