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Roses for Missy

Mission and Vision

OUR MISSION:  

Roses for Missy is a safe place for children to “grow through grief” where hurt, healing, and hope can co-exist. 

VISION:  

Roses for Missy hopes for a world where children who lose a parent or loved one do not have to experience the adverse effects of grief alone. 

Core Values (APRIL)

Acceptance

Acceptance

Acceptance

We aim to accept all regardless of background. Grief does not discriminate, and neither do we.

Passion

Acceptance

Acceptance

With grief comes pain and pain can turn into passion. This can be expressed in any way you'd like. We are here to help you, with a passionate need to serve the community. 

Resilience

Acceptance

Resilience

Here, you are resilient. We will provide children with the tools needed to "grow through grief." Never be afraid to ask for support. 

Invitation

Invitation

Resilience

Everything is an open invitation into your story and your world. But, there is the power of no: we will never have you do anything you aren’t comfortable with. We will follow your lead and meet you where you are.

Love

Invitation

Love

We lead with love. You are welcomed, you are heard, you are seen. Every story and memory is important to us.

About Roses for Missy

Grief's Impact

 In Michigan, about one in 11 children will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18. This number more than doubles by the time they reach 25 years old- Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM) 2024 

The impact of childhood grief can be devastating and have a direct effect on:


Academics: Teachers often observe that students who have lost a parent or guardian have difficulty concentrating, withdraw from class, and miss more school. 


Public Health and Behavior: Many children lose loved ones to public health issues like chronic diseases, gun violence, and drug overdoses.


Stigmatized Death: Children who experience the death of a loved one from a stigmatized cause, like an accidental drug overdose, COVID-19, suicide, or homicide, may feel isolated, guilty, and uncertain.


Support: 57% of those who lost a parent reported that support from family and friends waned within the first 3 months following the loss.

Our Core

education

Community awareness helps people learn ways to support a grieving child they may know, now or in the future. Educating the general public, clinical staff, and any professionals who may come into contact with a child who is grieving involves raising awareness to ensure that we consistently meet their holistic needs. 

intervention

Referral source for grief and mental health counseling services for children and their families. Providing clinical intervention can foster a healthy environment for coping and managing emotions that are related to grief and loss. 

recreation

Recreational programs for children who are grieving can promote healthy lifestyles by helping them express their feelings, find creative ways to grieve, reduce isolation, validate experiences, and nurture development. This holistic approach will provide a well-rounded system of support that is not only based in grief work but personal growth and development for participants. 

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