Friends of Aine is New Hampshire’s only nonprofit dedicated solely to supporting children, teens, young adults and families grieving the death of a loved one. Through peer support programs, educational resources, and community training, we help young people build resilience, emotional strength, and the coping skills they need to move forward.
We rely 100% on the generosity of individual, organizational donors, and amazing volunteers to provide support to children and their families completely free of charge.
We provide bereavement support services and resources to children and families who have suffered the death of a loved one.
Everyone has their own way to grieve. We help them find their way.
That’s why we are so committed to empowering children, helping them understand and navigate their grief.
2026 Fall Series Young Adult Registration
September 15 thru November 3
Tuesdays
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Registration is now closed. Please email caryn@friendsofaine.com for waitlist information.
2026 Fall Series Family Registration
September 15 thru November 5
Tuesday or Thursday
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Registration is now closed. Please email caryn@friendsofaine.com for waitlist information.
2026 Open House
Wednesday, November 4
5:00pm to 7:30pm
Supporting Grief Training
Wednesday, November 18.2026
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Registration fee $35
Learn what grief looks like in kids, become familiar with the myths and the facts, discuss grief at different developmental ages, explore conversation starters, understand coping
strategies, and more.
In-person at Friends of Aine, 226 Coolidge Ave., Manchester
It was all smiles in Bedford on Sunday morning, where hundreds gathered to cheer on the Friends of Aine Kids’ Try-Athlon participants and enjoy a post-race family festival. The Try-Athlon is a swimming, biking and running race for children ages 4-15. Participants lined up and jumped into the community pool in small groups starting at…
Every August, the grounds of the Bedford Town Pool and High School fill with the energy of hundreds of young athletes. The Friends of Aine Kids’ Try-athlon brings together children aged 4 to 15, along with families, volunteers, and local supporters, for a swim, bike, and run event where every participant crosses the finish line…
I’ve found that people tend to receive the most support for their grief within the days to weeks after someone dies. This is when people are most likely to offer condolences, physically show up, and offer meals.
To me, the holidays are all about spending time with my loved ones and giving back to my community and those who mean the most to me. That becomes a little harder when one of the most important people in your life dies.
I’ve lost count of the number of times someone has told me I’m “mature for my age.” At the time, I thought I was supposed to take that as a compliment and embrace it. Looking back, I realize that I had no idea just how young I really was.
We’re honored to announce that Governor Chris Sununu has officially proclaimed November as Children and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month in New Hampshire.
𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬?
While our FREE peer-to-peer support groups are at the heart of what we do, our mission reaches far beyond the walls of our Center!
From in-school grief support groups and grief backpacks to community kits, workshops, educational trainings, and consultations, we're working to ensure grieving children and families have support wherever they are.
💜 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫, 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬.
Take a look at our Menu of Services to learn more about the many ways Friends of Aine is making a difference throughout New Hampshire.
🌐 Visit www.friendsofaine.com to learn more!
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫, 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬.
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞! You never know who might benefit from knowing these resources are available.
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A heartfelt thank you to MAO Design in Goffstown for generously hosting Friends of Aine’s Talk About Grief art exhibit during the Pumpkin Regatta! 🎃💜
This meaningful exhibit uses art to spark conversations about grief, love, loss, and remembrance.
If you're attending the Pumpkin Regatta, we encourage you to stop by MOA Design, explore the exhibit, and experience the powerful messages behind the artwork.
Thank you, MOA Design, for helping us bring conversations about grief into our community! 💜
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It was wonderful to attend the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire 113th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration and connect with so many of New Hampshire's business leaders and elected officials.
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