March 2026 – Newsletter

March often brings signs of growth — longer days, new blossoms, shifting seasons. For children and teens who are grieving, growth can feel complicated. Bodies are changing. Emotions are intensifying. And grief doesn’t follow a neat timeline.

At Adam’s Place, we want families to know: big feelings during big growth periods are not a sign that something is wrong. They are signs that a child’s heart and body are working hard to make sense of loss.
Growth and grief can coexist. Big feelings are not setbacks — they are part of healing and development. At Adam’s Place, we believe in walking alongside families through every season, including the messy and uncertain ones.

You are not alone in this work. Connection is always available here.

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Grief looks different at different developmental stages.

• Young children may move quickly between play and sadness. They might ask the same questions again and again. This repetition is how they process.
• School-age children may show grief through behavior — irritability, stomachaches, difficulty concentrating, or heightened sensitivity.
• Teens often experience grief alongside identity development. They may withdraw, seek independence more intensely, or feel emotions that seem “too big” for the situation.

As bodies grow, brains are also developing — especially the parts responsible for impulse control and emotional regulation. When grief is layered onto this growth, reactions can feel unpredictable. This is not misbehavior; it is a nervous system under stress.

Grief doesn’t just live in thoughts — it lives in bodies. Headaches, fatigue, restlessness, and sleep changes are all common responses.

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🎉 Happy Social Work & Child Life Specialists Month! 🎉
Did you know Adams Place has BOTH amazing social workers and a superstar child life specialist on staff? 🌟
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our kids and families every single day! 💛

🏒 Thank You for an Amazing Street Hockey Clinic!

What an unforgettable afternoon! Adam’s Place is incredibly grateful to Keegan Kolesar and the Vegas Golden Knights for bringing such energy, encouragement, and heart to our Street Hockey Clinic. Your time and generosity meant so much to our kids and families.

To every family who came out — thank you for showing up and making it such a special event. We hope your children had fun, learned new skills, and experienced how movement and recreational sports can be powerful, healthy coping tools.

We are so grateful for this community and the joy we continue to build together. 💛🖤

💙 Camp Cope: Growing Connection Together 🌱

As our Spring 2026 Camp Cope sessions continue, we are witnessing the quiet courage of children, teens, and caregivers showing up for themselves and one another. Camp Cope remains a free, supportive space where families grieving the loss of a loved one can gather, share, create, and remember — without pressure or expectation.

With only a few spring sessions remaining, we are already looking ahead to Fall Camp Cope. If you’ve been curious about joining, or if you’ve heard about the meaningful connections formed this season, we warmly encourage you to consider registering for the fall. Camp Cope can be attended as many times as needed. Grief changes over time, and support can be helpful at every stage.

If your family has found comfort in this space, we invite you to share Camp Cope with friends, neighbors, or extended family members who may be navigating loss. Sometimes a simple invitation can open the door to healing.

At Adam’s Place, we believe no child or caregiver should have to grieve alone. We are honored to continue walking alongside our community — this spring and beyond. 💙

This March, join us for Third Thursday 💗

As the season begins to shift, so can we. “When Healing Begins to Stir: Quiet Hope in Early Spring” is an evening designed to gently support wherever you are in your grief journey.

Guided by the compassionate insight of Paul Clements, PhD, and Alyssa Schutz, APRN, PMHNP-BC, this virtual gathering offers thoughtful conversation, practical reflection, and a space where your story is welcome.

If you’ve been carrying loss quietly, feeling stuck, or simply longing for connection, this group is for you. You deserve support that feels steady, safe, and understanding. 💞

Registration is required — we would be honored to have you join us.

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