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Navigating the Complexities of Black Grief

By Sharena Sigmon for Rainbows for All Children February 22, 2024 As we near the end of Black History Month, it’s vital to acknowledge the significance of honoring Black life, Black stories, and Black love not just …

Fourth of July, TW: Gun Violence

“…thousands of Highland Park and Highwood residents, along with those of neighboring communities, gathered to walk the parade route. To remember, to honor, to gather and to grieve in community.”

Fostering Generations: Advocating for Guardians and Youth

By Sharena Sigmon for Rainbows for All Children April 25, 2024 Elaine Williams, author of “The Sacred Work of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren,” was floored by a staggering reality: 1 in every 12 youths finds their home in …

Empowering Military Families: Answering the Call to Support

By Sharena Sigmon for Rainbows for All Children March 28, 2024 In the world of service, military families stand out as real-life superheroes, holding it all together with sheer resilience and bravery. They’re the rock-solid support system …

Amicable Divorce: Fostering Hope and Faith

By Sharena Sigmon for Rainbows for All Children January 25, 2024 The aftermath of a divorce is a journey of self-reconstruction and self-discovery, often accompanied by feelings of grief and loss. Building a family necessitates hope and …

The NCSMH Conference in New Orleans and Working Alongside Dr. Andrea Roberts, PhD

By Stephanie Garrity When you are asked to present a joint program at a national conference with Andrea Roberts, PhD, you should definitely say, “YES!” Rainbows for All Children began our relationship with Andrea nearly six …
2023 Platinum-Level Seal of Transparency from GuideStar

Rainbows for All Children Celebrates 4 Years of Platinum Status on GuideStar!

This provides our community of volunteers, donors, participants, and advocates a clear look at the impact of their work and how we are expanding to reach as many youth as possible with crucial peer-support resources.

Co-Parenting in the Face of a Pandemic

Families with children who are dealing with (or have dealt with) divorce are facing a myriad of concerns in how to co-parent in light of the global challenges keeping us all confined to our homes.  Thankfully, …

Rainbows Alumna Shares Her Journey

I’m thinking about starting a company called … “Widow Wear” or heck, I could probably call it “Grieving Garb” and include everyone.  Lily took this picture this morning and said “we have hit a new low… …
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