Health

Problem Statement:

1 in 20 children in the United States experience the loss of one parent or guardian before the age of 15.¹ Even more shocking is that 2 million children in the United States have lost both parents before the age of 18.¹ Parental death is considered to be among the most difficult of adverse childhood experiences. Childhood is a critical period for development; parents are a crucial source of buffering, supportive relationships against stress, and can promote resilience in the face of adversity.² Children without...