Friends of Aine is New Hampshireโs 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.
Weโ 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
โ5:00pm to 7:30pm
Supporting Grief Training
Wednesday, November 18.2026
โ5:30pm 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 Kidsโ 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 Kidsโ 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…
โโIโve 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.
Iโve lost count of the number of times someone has told me Iโm โmature for my age.โ 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.
Weโre honored to announce that Governor Chris Sununu has officially proclaimed November as Children and Teensโ Grief Awareness Month in New Hampshire.
Proud to be a Manchester ACERT partner. ๐ Thank you to the SEE Science Center for hosting the ACERT 10 year celebration event.
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โI still love them. And they are still gone.โ ๐
As the days, months, and years pass, others may wonder why someone is โstillโ grieving. But when someone you love dies, that love doesnโt simply disappear. It may become softer or quieter with time... it changes shape.
Grief is what remains when someone we love is no longer physically here. We learn to carry both: the love that continues and the absence that remains.
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At the end of our 6 week in-school peer-to-peer grief support group at a local high school, we asked students what was your favorite thing about group?
Their answers say so much: ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐, ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐งโ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐. ๐
Grief can feel isolating, especially for young people. Our in-school groups create a safe space for students to connect with peers who understand what theyโre going through and remind them that they donโt have to navigate grief alone.
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