Non-Profit Spotlight: Children’s Bereavement Center Rio Grande Valley

The Children’s Bereavement Center Rio Grande Valley (CBC-RGV) is a sanctuary for children and families learning to navigate life after the loss of a loved one. As the first and only dedicated grief support center south of San Antonio, CBC-RGV provides free, compassionate services that guide children, teens, and their caregivers through one of life’s most difficult experiences. At the heart of everything they do is their mission: to support grieving children, youth, and their families on their healing journey.

Through peer support groups, individual counseling, and therapeutic activities such as art, play, and storytelling, children are given safe, meaningful ways to express their feelings and honor their loved ones. Families discover that grief, while deeply personal, does not have to be faced alone. CBC-RGV creates a nurturing environment where every emotion is heard, validated, and embraced.

CBC-RGV’s work extends far beyond its doors. Through professional trainings, community workshops, and outreach efforts, CBC-RGV empowers teachers, counselors, families, faith leaders, businesses,

and community members to support grieving children. By engaging the entire community, the organization raises awareness, promotes empathy, and helps break the silence and stigma that too often surround childhood grief—building a culture of compassion where no child has to grieve alone.

Signature events like the annual Mariposa Gala and the Candlelight Vigil for Children’s Grief Awareness Month serve as both community touchstones and vital fundraising opportunities. These gatherings not only honor the memories of loved ones but also help ensure that no child is ever turned away from receiving support.

The Children’s Bereavement Center RGV continues to be a cornerstone of healing in the Valley. Every child who walks through its doors is met with compassion and understanding, their feelings affirmed, and their grief honored. In this safe space, hope can shine even in the midst of heartbreak, and healing becomes possible when surrounded by a caring, supportive community.