Pennsylvania
If you have found us because you have experienced a loss, our hearts go out to you. We welcome you to reach out and join us as we honor babies gone too soon. If you would like to speak with someone or need financial assistance fill out our online application form and someone who can help will be in touch.
Who we serve
The need is great in the state of Pennsylvania. There are no government funds available to support bereaved families who need to make final arrangements for their baby and ongoing support to rebuild their lives. With your support, we can support these families and make a difference in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Chapter has assisted many families with funeral services, hosted memorial gatherings remembering babies, and holds its annual Rock & Walk gathering the community and bereaved families to walk and raise funds together in honor of their baby to help future families.
Help your Community
Anyone who is interested in supporting bereaved families in Pennsylvania is welcome and encouraged to attend one of these upcoming events, or apply to become a VolunTEAR with this form.
Upcoming Events:
2025 Rock & Walk
11th Annual Rock & Walk Information (Blairsville, PA)
September 6, 2025
Pine Ridge Park,
Blairsville, PA
1-4 pm
Click here for registration and more information.
Rock & Walk (Carlisle, PA)
June 6, 2025
North Middleton Park,
Carlisle, PA
Click here for registration and more information.
Bereaved Mother’s Day Tea
May 10, 2025 at 1pm
Place Center for Child loss
Register for your spot today.
Join us as we celebrate you the Bereaved Mom. We know how hard it is to be a Mother of a child who we carry in our hearts and not our arms.
We will be having:
- Assorted teas
- Finger sandwiches
- Assorted desserts
- Assorted salads
There will be a craft to make.
We encourage you to wear a fancy fascinator hat. Any type of hat you have for our party is encouraged.
Emotional Support Groups
To register for any support group, please fill out this form
Pregnancy, infant and child loss support group
This is a comforting, safe space for any bereaved parent or grandparent who has experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. It doesn’t matter how long ago your loss occurred your welcome to attend.
Time: 8 pm Eastern
Date: 3rd Thursday of the month
Where:
Pennsylvania Tears Center for Child Loss
535 Lloyd Avenue, Suite 2
Latrobe PA 15650
Contact: pennchapter@
form
Support group facilitators are bereaved parents, are at least two years through their grief journey, and have completed The TEARS Foundation peer companion training.
Pregnancy and parenting after a loss
This virtual group supports parents who are trying to conceive or are currently pregnant following a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. This is a comforting, safe space to share the many confusing feelings surrounding a subsequent pregnancy after loss.
Time: 8 pm Eastern
Date: 2nd Friday of the month
Where:
PA TEARS Center for Child Loss
535 Lloyd Avenue, Suite 2
Latrobe PA 15650
Contact: pennchapter@
Support group facilitators are bereaved parents, are at least two years through their grief journey, and have completed The TEARS Foundation peer companion training.
Holding Space
Gatherings for bereaved Moms, Grandmothers to connect with each other. We will be meeting virtually for now. This group will be for fellowship and fun.
When: Last Friday of the month
Time: 8 pm Eastern
Where:
PA TEARS Center for Child Loss
535 Lloyd Avenue, Suite 2
Latrobe PA 15650
Contact: pennchapter@
To register please fill out this form
Dad’s Division
When: varies
Time: varies
Where: varies
To register fill out this form
Siblings grieve too
Special group for bereaved siblings.
This is an 8 week session facilitated by a licensed grief therapist. If you are interested in this group please email [email protected]
We offer one on one peer to peer support for those who feel a group setting isn’t appropriate for them. To set up a session please email us a [email protected] or text Paige 724-804-8719.
Special Remembrance
We send cards on your child’s special days. If you would like to receive one please fill out this google form.
Stay in Touch
To stay up to date on events near you, and to find out how you can join the movement across Pennsylvania, connect with us on Facebook, sign up for our email list, or reach out to one of our Chapter Leaders! We will be happy to speak with you by phone call or text.
Like us on Facebook: Like us on Facebook: Pennsylvania Chapter of the TEARS Foundation
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Follow is on Instagram: @Pennsylvaniatearsfoundation
Paige & Sean Green, Chapter Leaders
Parents of Sean Jr., Jessica and Issac
724-804-8719
Thank You, Sponsors!
