3. Moments That Last

When a child is facing the impending loss of a parent or caregiver, time takes on a different meaning.

Moments That Last supports families during hospice care by creating space for connection, presence, and meaningful time together—before loss occurs.

What This Includes

• A guided visit with Mrs. Claus
  A calm, familiar presence who gently supports connection, conversation, and shared moments between the child and their loved one.
• Comfort Kits for Each Child
  Thoughtfully prepared items that provide immediate emotional support and a sense of security during an uncertain time.
• Caregiver Support Box
  For the adult supporting both the child and their loved one, this small collection offers a moment to pause, breathe, and feel supported in the midst of everything they are carrying.
• Memory-Making Kit & Keepsake
  Simple, guided ways for families to create meaningful moments together—so children are left with something lasting to hold onto after loss.

Why This Matters

Children don’t begin grieving after a loss—they are already experiencing it while it unfolds.

Without guidance, this time can feel confusing, overwhelming, and uncertain. Families often don’t know how to navigate these moments or how to support connection in a way that feels natural and safe.

When children are given the opportunity to share meaningful moments with their loved one—while they still can—those experiences become something they carry forward:

• A sense of closeness.
• A memory of being together.
• A reminder that they were supported through one of the hardest moments of their life.

Because what happens before loss matters just as much as what comes after.

Want to help us place comfort directly into the hands of a child?

👉 Provide a Comfort Kit 

   $45 provides one Comfort Kit.