We encourage you to get involved with the NACG. There are lots of opportunities to connect!
NACG Networking Calls
Don’t miss out on the monthly networking calls facilitated by the NACG staff.
Leadership Networking Call (Monthly)
This call is appropriate for those who are leaders in their organization (Executive Director, CEO, etc).
Membership Networking Call (Monthly)
This call is appropriate for all professionals working directly with children, teens, and families who are grieving and multiple representatives from organizations are welcome. We will have some general group discussion and switch to functional groups, including students and interns.
NACG Discussion Hubs
These groups are facilitated by members on a monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly basis. This is a great opportunity for networking and collaboration on specific topics in childhood bereavement!
- Camps
- Grieving with Disabilities
- Hospice
- Private Practice
- Research and Evaluation
- School Groups
- Serving Spanish-Speaking Grievers
- Students/Interns (Open to all!)
- Supporting Young Adults Who Are Grieving
- Volunteer Management
NACG Affinity Groups
LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group
This call is a member-led group open to all childhood bereavement professionals who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. This ensures a confidential and brave space within the larger body of NACG membership for members of this community to speak and participate openly in sharing experiences relating to gender identity and sexuality as it connects to our work in childhood bereavement. Calls are scheduled on a regular basis and you will receive an invite ahead of the scheduled call. The first call is scheduled for October 9 at 2:00pm ET. To register your interest in joining the call, complete THIS form.
Persons of Color (PoC) Affinity Group
This call is a member-led group open to all childhood bereavement professionals who identify as persons of color. The PoC Affinity Group connects people of color within the childhood bereavement field with each other. It ensures a confidential and brave space within the larger body of NACG membership for members of color to speak and participate openly in sharing experiences relating to race and ethnicity as it connects to our work in childhood bereavement. Calls are scheduled on a regular basis and you will receive an invite ahead of the scheduled call. This call will meet every other month. To register your interest in joining the call, complete THIS form.
NACG Work Groups
Workgroups provide a wonderful opportunity to share their expertise and experience in our field. An array of topics are explored so there is an opportunity to engage in a variety of subject areas.
- Workgroups are time-limited, which is an easier commitment for many.
- Workgroups have a specific purpose with an output. Workgroups allow members to see a project from beginning to end.
- Workgroups provide an opportunity to contribute to a product and reflect a sense of accomplishment. Contributors are cited in the resources that are developed.
- Workgroups need specific representation in skills, knowledge base, field representation, and diversity. The workgroup format allows for the rotation of members to share their expertise and representation.
Watch NACG communications for opportunities to apply and be considered for a workgroup project!
Committees
The National Alliance for Children’s Grief has several committees that help drive the work of the alliance. Committees are utilized to provide expertise and experience on a variety of topics. Most committees meet for one hour – every other month. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please find a staff member, board member, or committee chair and find out about opportunities to be engaged in the work of NACG!
We would be honored to have you join a committee as together we can strengthen the work we do! To join a committee, members should email info@nacg.org to share their committee interests.
Development Committee
The Development Committee assists the organization in exploring both fundraising and friend-raising in development opportunities and fundraising activities. The committee meets quarterly for one hour.
Education Committee
The Education Committee works to bring the very best educational opportunities to the NACG membership. The committee is invited to make recommendations regarding education opportunities and needs related to the field of childhood bereavement. The committee meets quarterly for one hour.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee acts to grow the NACG Alliance by expanding individual/organizational enrollment, membership benefits, and development of initiatives that engage members in awareness of NACG resources and mission. Committee members serve as a resource in support of the NACG Symposium, community outreach, and awareness campaigns. The committee meets quarterly for one hour.