To support children, young adults up to 25 years, and families across the Wakefield District, affected by the death of someone important to them - parent, carer, friend, sister, stepbrother, grandparent………………………addressing their needs in ways that are Compassionate, Comprehensive, and Accessible
For Children, Young People, Adults and Communities have a positive sense of identity, strong relationships, and are able to identify, manage and express, their feelings and needs in relation to Loss and Bereavement
At Star we offer a wide range of opportunities including group and 1-2-1 bereavement support
Our group support gives the opportunity to meet other children and young people who have experienced loss - they take place in a variety of settings - outdoors in nature, with animals, using arts and games to explore feelings, manage grief, create good memories and have FUN
Star’s Delivery
Preventive, Strengths-Based Service, that helps children and young people build resilience and the coping skills they need to adjust to their loss and handle future challenges
Evaluation and Research, to continuously improve the effectiveness of our service
Recognising grieving children, young people and families as the Experts
Training and Education
Supporting family, friends and communities so they too are more resilient and better able to respond to loss and bereavement
Star Bereavement need volunteer fundraisers to drive forward our exciting fundraising plans. We support children, young people and young adults...
Join our team today as a Young People's Bereavement Support Volunteer and make a difference to young people in Wakefield