Tears Foundation Opens Child Loss Center Near Cinnaminson

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Residents in the Cinnaminson area who are dealing with the loss of a child can now seek support at a recently-opened center that supports grieving families.

The Tears Foundation, a worldwide child loss support group, recently opened at 111 West Broad Street, Unit A in Palmyra. It is currently open for mornings, evenings and weekends by appointment only.

The Tears Foundation raises money to help families who have lost a child to pay for burial or cremation, according to its website. Families are also invited to attend grief support groups and get help from a peer companion.

The Palmyra Center offers the following support groups:

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group

3rd Thursday of every month from 7-9pm
Facilitator: Melissa Cain
In person
111 West Broad St
Palmyra, NJ 08065
Virtual-Email newjersey@thetearsfoundation.org for your zoom link

Pregnancy and Parenting After Loss Support Group
2nd Thursday of every month from 7-9pm
Facilitator: Dara Sawyer
In person-
111 West Broad St
Palmyra, NJ 08065
Virtual- Please email southjersey@thetearsfoundation.org for your zoom link

Grandparent Support Group
3rd Sunday of every month from 7-9pm
Facilitator: Karen Osborne
Virtual:
Register in advance for this meeting here: Zoom

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Anyone who would like to speak with someone or who needs financial assistance can fill out this online application form and someone who can help will be in touch.

Anyone who is interested in supporting bereaved families in New Jersey can fill out this form to become a VolunTear. The center can be reached by phone at 732-694-8706.

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