About Aftercare

Network for Hope’s Family Aftercare program provides support and guidance to donor families and recipients. The death of a loved one is a difficult experience, and grief may cause a variety of feelings that seem overwhelming. Network for Hope is dedicated to donor families and honors the gift of donation through the Aftercare program. Aftercare is a continuation of grief support and resources offered to donor families at the time of donation.

The Aftercare program offers supportive resources and communication with Network for Hope’s compassionate Aftercare team. Their consideration for each family ensures that no one should grieve alone. The Aftercare team is committed to walking besides those who grieve and is available to donor families indefinitely.

If you would like to learn more about the Aftercare program, have questions about corresponding with recipients, wish to volunteer or connect directly with other donor families who have gone through a similar loss, our staff is honored to help. Please contact us: aftercare@networkforhope.org.

Listed below are community grief and bereavement resources that may be helpful. Additional resources are available. Please contact Family Aftercare for additional information.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

AFSP lists U.S. and international suicide bereavement support groups as a public service to loss survivors.

Bereaved Parents of the USA

Bereaved Parents of the USA

Helping grieving parents and families rebuild their lives after the death of a child.

Center for Loss & Life Transition

Center for Loss & Life Transition

Dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them, offering resources and understanding.

Fernside

Fernside

AFSP lists U.S. and international suicide bereavement support groups as a public service to loss survivors.

Goldstein Family Grief Center

Goldstein Family Grief Center

Providing a place for people of all ages to share their feelings of loss, deal with their grief and learn to find joy in their lives again.

Grief.com

Grief.com

Through education, information and other helpful resources we hope to make the challenging road of grief a little easier.

Grief in Common

Grief in Common

Providing a place for grief and finding a connection with someone who understands.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Grief counseling and support groups that are open to the public and are not limited to those having received hospice care.

The Compassionate Friends

Providing support to bereaved families after the death of a child.

The Children’s Room

The Children’s Room

The Children’s Room offers grief support services for children and families, for schools, and for community organizations. Services include peer support groups, parent groups, teen programs, and Family Night. Consultations and referrals are also provided.

United Way Healthline

United Way Healthline

24 hours, 7 days a week information and referral line for a variety of local resources.

What’s Your Grief

What’s Your Grief

Promoting grief education, exploration, and expression in both practical and creative ways.

KY Center for Grieving Children and Families

Supporting children, youth, and families as they grieve and grow.

Grief Newsletter

Grief Tips is a monthly electronic newsletter written by Network for Hope’s Aftercare team and sent directly to your inbox. Each edition addresses a topic pertaining to grief and offers hope during this emotional journey.

Chat with Aftercare

The Family Aftercare Program is committed to walking beside those who are grieving by providing indefinite support. We are dedicated to honoring the gift of donation by supporting families with compassion and empathy.

We’re now holding space specifically for donor families to chat with us for connection and support. Should you wish to chat with a Family Aftercare Coordinator, please fill out the form below with your phone to schedule time with us. We’ll chat in an environment that is comfortable for you. Whether it’s a phone call, a video chat, or a casual in-person conversation over coffee, our Family Aftercare Coordinators look forward to connecting with you.