If a child is facing a medical crisis, loss, or disaster, we provide immediate emotional support.
Call: 540-330-5687 Email: [email protected]
We support children and families facing:Â
Support includes visits and emotional support from Mrs. Claus, comfort kits for children, caregiver encouragement, virtual connection, memory-making activities, and connection to additional community resources based on each familyâs unique needs. Every interaction is designed to help children and families feel supported, comforted, and less alone during difficult moments.
No. Families may contact us directly, and we also accept referrals from hospitals, hospice organizations, schools, emergency response agencies, social workers, and community partners.
Some specialized programs, including certain creative healing art sessions, may require referrals, registration screening, or age-specific placement to help ensure the best experience and emotional safety for participating children.
Typically, within 24-48 hours.
Richmond and surrounding counties. Extend support will be considered based on need.
Our services are provided at no cost to families in crisis.
This work is funded through community support and booked events.
No. Mrs. Claus With A Cause does not provide clinical therapy, counseling, or medical treatment. Founded by a social worker with experience supporting children and families through crisis, trauma, and anticipatory loss, our organization provides trauma-informed emotional support, comfort resources, connection, and compassionate care during difficult moments. When appropriate, we may also help connect families with additional community or mental health resources.
Protecting the privacy and dignity of children and families is important to us. Some images used throughout our website are illustrative or AI-generated to help represent moments of support and connection while protecting the identities of the families we serve. Real family stories or photographs are only shared with permission.