Homeless Kids This Christmas show kindness
During the holidays, we tend to be the most excited not only for the gifts and the giving. But also for the good times we share with our loved ones. Homeless kids Christmas we sometimes fail to see how lucky we are. There are many children who are suffering through the holidays. Sometimes we take for granted what we have. Children who are homeless feels alone. Many are isolated due to lack of a good support system. And most are spending time in group homes, detention centers and foster care system.
Homeless kids Christmas
As a nurse I can empathize with the people care for. Working with children, and trying to explain to them that things will be okay. When they have difficult personal lives. Just pulls at my heartstrings. Grasping tightly and trying to fight back the tears at times can be difficult. How would you handle breaking the news to a child who asks you. “Why doesn’t Daddy love me ?” “or Why can’t I spend Christmas with a family?”
Because you care
When placement is challenging. At such a time the stories, and questions are hardest for them to understand. One example that comes to mind was a little girl. Who was tearful and sad and was being treated for depression. It was her first holiday season away from the family she had grown to know since her parents died five years ago.
Homeless kids Christmas
For someone in mourning especially a child its important that they feel that they have a safe environment to express their feelings. Grieving itself is a long process that can be difficult. The first time confronting loss of family members and especially during the festive seasons. When you think about this knowing the uncertainty of being place in foster homes with other orphans. You have to assume that there are many things on the child’s mind. Helping them feel comfortable. Before the transition period is very important. It is necessary to allowing them to be verbal. And to engage them in activities. Through which they will be able to express their feelings about what is happening.
Homeless kids Christmas
In order to best help the youth deal with the stress of being without a parent. During the Christmas holiday emphasize that they do have other people in their support system. Work with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, activities, and nurses. Most children who are going through loss in a hospital. Will have some caretaker who has primarily interacted with their healthcare providers, and this is someone who you should use as a point of strength for the child. At no point should you deprive them of a positive role model.
Patrice, I admire your work and dedication to the children in your care.
In 2013 I lost my sister-in-law. She was more than that implies since I had met her at age 7 and we had lots of common activity time between scouting and school and on going friendship before I had even one date with her brother. I lost the person who shared more of my life than anyone else. I can’t imagine what it would be like to be a child in that position.
Last year I became aware that a few churches where having Longest Night services. I haven’t been to one but the concept is on my heart and I hope to see one implemented in our church next year.
One last thing. Last week I saw a news story that might interest you. The woman’s name is Leslie Delp and if you search, you will find she is the founder of Olivia’s House, a grief and loss center for children. Now I’m wondering how to incorporate something for children in a Longest Night service. One evening may not be much but acknowledging loss is so important no matter our age.
Elaine,
Sorry to here about your lost. It is not easy for anyone to go through mourning a loss. Having a strong support system in place always helps. Thank you for the information on Grief and Loss center for children.