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Fernside: A Center for Grieving Children

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Fernside is a non-profit organization offering support and advocacy to grieving families who have experienced a death.

Fernside offers peer support for grieving families- children, teens and adults. Fernside works to increase community awareness of grief.

11/07/2026

Help shine a light for grieving children and families in our community.

Through Fernside’s Celebration of Lights, you can honor a loved one while supporting Fernside’s free grief support services. Join us on Nov. 19 for the Celebration of Lights, or make a gift in remembrance of someone special and help bring light to the life of a grieving child.

Learn more and give:
https://ow.ly/1qcR5101wvT

11/06/2026

Fernside Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know our Family Program serves grieving children and teens ages 3–18 and their parents/guardians at five locations? Groups meet twice a month from September through May, and all Fernside services are free of charge.

Ready to learn more or register? Register online, give us a call at 513-246-9140, or email [email protected].

https://fernside.org/programs-and-services/family-program/

11/03/2026

For 15 years, the Cincinnati International W**e Festival has generously supported Fernside, helping provide free grief support to hundreds of children and families across our community. We’re incredibly grateful for their longstanding partnership.

You can support CIWF at their Pop-Up W**e Sale on Friday, November 6, just in time for the holiday season! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.bigtickets.com/e/winefestival/ciwf-pop-up-wine-sale-22265/

Plus, save the dates for the Cincinnati International W**e Festival, March 4–6, 2027. Tickets will go on sale the Friday before Thanksgiving!

10/30/2026

Fernside Fun Fact Friday!

From serving 28 individuals in 1986 to more than 1,600 last year, Fernside has grown quite a bit over the past 40 years! One thing hasn’t changed: our commitment to serving grieving families through grief support services, outreach, and education in our community.

10/29/2026

There’s been lots of creativity happening at Fernside!

Kids and teens have been exploring grief through books, games, and expressive arts during our support groups. It’s been wonderful having our families together and seeing all the different ways they connect and express themselves.

10/26/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Nicholas Villari Moving Mountains Memorial Foundation for their generous $2,200 donation to Fernside!

Through their fundraising efforts in memory of Nicholas, they continue to make a meaningful difference for grieving children and families. We are so grateful for their continued support!

10/23/2026

Fernside Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know Fernside offers a Crisis Program? When a death impacts a school or organization, Fernside is here to support the faculty, students and staff. Through our Crisis Program, we offer consultation and on-site support, with an emphasis on helping administrators, faculty, and staff support the students in their care.

10/22/2026

This past weekend, Fernside families enjoyed a beautiful fall day at the Cincinnati Nature Center Families spent time connecting with nature, one another, and their grief in a meaningful way.

10/22/2026

Thank you to Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services for inviting Fernside to be part of your first Health & Wellness Fair!

It was wonderful connecting with individuals and organizations who are passionate about supporting the health and well-being of themselves and others. We’re grateful to be part of such a caring community!

10/16/2026

Fernside Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know Fernside offers consultations for families and helping professionals with grief-related questions or concerns? We’re here to provide guidance and connect you with helpful resources.

Have questions? Reach out to Fernside to learn how we can help!
513-246-9140 or [email protected]

Address

4360 Cooper Road, Ste 100
Blue Ash, OH
45242

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15132469140

Website

http://www.fernside.org/

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