Compassionate Friends: Grief support groups and information after the death of a child, 1-630-990-0010, www.compassionatefriends.org.

Childrenís Hospice International: Information for parents of children and adolescents with life threatening illnesses, 1-800-2-4-CHILD (242-4453) www.chionline.org

GriefNet: Online communities, resources, and articles for all types of grief, adults and children, www.griefnet.org.

Grief Recovery Institute: Helpful articles, resources, and professional workshops, 1-323-650-1234, www.grief-recovery.com.

C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline: Support for families grieving the loss of a pet, information on grief and memorializing your pet, 1-877-394-CARE (2273), http://net.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: Find a local member hospice program, 1-703-516-4928 www.nho.org