Kenny Slaught says that when a kid loses a parent, they might feel overwhelmed with grief. The I Have a Friend program was created for children in such situations, and help them see they aren’t alone by being mentored by someone who experienced the same thing. The volunteer acts as a companion offering sympathy, which often results in a long lasting friendship as the child learns how to process their feelings.
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