3. TREEHOUSE The Tree House
Here children and families who have lost loved
ones can begin the healing process
Here there are caring counselors, volunteers
and professionals who have the experience
and training to support and create a safe
place for grieving families
Here tomorrow starts to look more hopeful,
brighter and better
4. ‣ Since 1995 The Tree House, a cornerstone of the
Bereavement Center of Westchester, has provided a
safe place for children who are grieving the loss of a
parent or sibling. The Tree House was one of the first
grief centers in the US created solely for children and
their families.
‣ Children at the Tree House participate in small peer
to peer support groups where each child can share
their story. In this open, safe environment families
can move through the pain of grieve towards hope,
healing and happiness
‣ The BCW Tree House is a vital part of New York
Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital and its LCHS
outreach to the Westchester Community. Its
programs are 100% donor funded and are provided
at no cost
WHOWEARE
5. ‣ Peer to peer support for children between the ages of
4 & 18. Innovative art, music and games, are all a part
of the Tree House healing process. Meals are shared
and deep friendships are formed
‣ Parents and caregivers work with professionals who
help them raise children that are grieving
‣ Have developed in-depth training for over 500
support volunteers
‣ In 2017 over 165 families participated in Tree House
programs throughout Westchester
‣ Support groups are provided for College students
during school break.
WHATWEDO
6. SCHOOLOUTREACH
‣ Provide Westchester’s only school-based, onsite grief
counseling in times of loss, crisis and tragedy
‣ Provide hundreds of grief counseling presentations
for teachers, counselors and parents in the
Westchester Community
‣ Lead and develop grief counseling materials, training
kits and consultations for organizations, school and
communities
‣ Train students, teachers, counselors and parents to
be leaders and sources of support and strenght in
times of crisis and loss
7. “The Tree House is
something you
start but never
walk away from. It
has perpetual
staying power”
What we like to
hear
”I am only able to
share my real
feelings at the
Tree House”
“When someone
dies you love
them still and
they still love you”
“I love meeting
other kids like
me”
“At the Tree House
I feel accepted,
cared for and
safe”
9. UNDERSTANDING FOUND HEREThe Tree House is a very special place where kids and families get support, comfort, knowledge and guidance after losing a
sibling or parent. Children 4 to 18 share their stories through peer support groups. Adults focus on the needs and challenges of
raising bereaving children.
The Tree House is entirely funded by donations and grants. No family is charged for our services.
Here is where hope and healing begin.
TREEHOUSE
Bereavement Center of Westchester
TOMORROW LOOKS BRIGHTER FROM HERE
10. ANSWERS FOUND HEREThe Tree House is a very special place where kids and families get support, comfort, knowledge
and guidance after losing a sibling or parent. Children 4 to 18 share their stories through peer support groups.
Adults focus on the needs and challenges of raising bereaving children.
The Tree House is entirely funded by donations and grants. No family is charged for our services.
Here is where hope and healing begin.
TREEHOUSE
Bereavement Center of Westchester
TOMORROW LOOKS BRIGHTER FROM HERE
11. SMILES RETURN HEREThe Tree House is a very special place where kids and families get support, comfort, knowledge and guidance
after losing a sibling or parent. Children 4 to 18 share their stories through peer support groups. Adults focus
on the needs and challenges of raising bereaving children.
The Tree House is entirely funded by donations and grants. No family is charged for our services.
Here is where hope and healing begin.
TREEHOUSE
Bereavement Center of Westchester
TOMORROW LOOKS BRIGHTER FROM HERE
12. SENSE MADE HEREThe Tree House is a very special place where kids and families get support, comfort, knowledge and guidance
after losing a sibling or parent. Children 4 to 18 share their stories through peer support groups. Adults focus on
the needs and challenges of raising bereaving children.
The Tree House is entirely funded by donations and grants. No family is charged for our services.
Here is where hope and healing begin.
TREEHOUSE
Bereavement Center of Westchester
TOMORROW LOOKS BRIGHTER FROM HERE
13. PIECES PICKED UP HEREThe Tree House is a very special place where kids and families get support, comfort, knowledge and
guidance after losing a sibling or parent. Children 4 to 18 share their stories through peer support groups.
Adults focus on the needs and challenges of raising bereaving children.
The Tree House is entirely funded by donations and grants. No family is charged for our services.
Here is where hope and healing begin.
TREEHOUSE
Bereavement Center of Westchester
TOMORROW LOOKS BRIGHTER FROM HERE
14. A Night of
Beautiful
Tomorrows
Come join us for a special evening of glitz,
glamour and giving. Fashion trends, beauty
consultations, makeovers and more will make
this a night to remember and help make
tomorrow better for the children and families
of the Tree House.
Where: The Bronxville Field Club
When: March 30,2017
Ticket Donation: $275
TREEHOUSE
Bereavement Center of Westchester
TOMORROW LOOKS BRIGHTER FROM HERE
