Six out of 10 U.S. adults have a chronic illness and four out of 10 have two or more medical conditions. It is also estimated that 10 million children in the U.S. may provide some form of caregiving for adults at home. Grief and loss is also very much part of children’s lives. It is crucial for children and teens to receive appropriate support. In this presentation with Child Life Specialist Shani Thornton of Child Life Mommy, learn to: communicate medical information to children & teens while fostering health family relationships.

If you need someone to take care of your loved one in order to participate, respite may be available. Please request it no later than November 1, 2022 by calling Del Oro directly at 916-728-9333.