Friends of Aine is New Hampshireβs 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.
Weβ 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
β5:00pm to 7:30pm
Supporting Grief Training
Wednesday, November 18.2026
β5:30pm 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 Kidsβ 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 Kidsβ 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…
ββIβve 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.
Iβve lost count of the number of times someone has told me Iβm βmature for my age.β 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.
Weβre honored to announce that Governor Chris Sununu has officially proclaimed November as Children and Teensβ Grief Awareness Month in New Hampshire.
Join Friends of Aine for an in-person training designed for anyone who interacts with children, teens, or families who are grieving. Weβll explore what grief looks like at different ages, common myths and facts, conversation starters, coping strategies, and practical ways you can offer meaningful support.
π Wednesday, November 18 | 5:30β7:00 PM
π Friends of Aine Center, Manchester
π Registration: $35
Whether youβre an educator, coach, counselor, youth leader, caregiver, or community member, this training can help you feel more confident supporting a grieving child.
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A huge thank you to Tucker's for treating our Friends of Aine team! Through their Operation Good Eats for Great People program, Tuckerβs generously provided each of our volunteer grief facilitators and staff members with a $20 gift card to enjoy breakfast or lunch on them. π
Our volunteer facilitators and staff show up week after week to create a safe, compassionate space for grieving children and families. We are so grateful to Tuckerβs for recognizing the people behind this work and giving them a little something in return. Thank you, Leah, for thinking of your fellow staff members and our incredible volunteer facilitators, and nominating us!
Thank you, Hale Cole-Tucker and the Tuckerβs family, for supporting those who support our community. π We are incredibly grateful!
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πππ©π©π² ππ¨π«π₯π πππππ‘ππ«'π¬ πππ² - Thank you for your compassion, your patience, and the care you give students! π
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