Jenny’s Hope in Schools
Helping School Leaders and Staff Navigate Grief with Clarity, Confidence, and Compassion
Grief can arrive at a school in an instant — unexpected, disorienting, and heavy. The death of a student or staff member shakes the very rhythm of a school community. In those moments, leaders and educators are called to respond — not just with words, but with presence, structure, and support.
Jenny’s Hope in Grief equips schools with the tools to do just that.
We partner with school districts to provide grief-informed guidance for administrators, counselors, teachers, and staff — empowering them to respond with calm leadership and compassionate care in the wake of loss.
What We Offer Schools
A step-by-step crisis response framework for school communities facing a death
Scripts and letters to guide classroom conversations and parent communication
Comfort room planning and grief regulation activities for students and staff
Staff support guidance for emotional care and mental health
Grief kits and classroom resources
Workshops and consultation (in-person and online)
“We are giving you something we hope you never need. But if you do, it will be there.”
Our curriculum is built from real experiences walking with schools after tragedy. It’s clear, practical, and most importantly — it works. Schools who use our framework report calmer campuses, more supported teachers, and students who feel safe, seen, and not alone in their grief.
“NONE OF US KNEW EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY OR DO AND THEY WERE HELPING GUIDE US. THEY WERE TELLING US THEY WERE GOING TO BE THERE. IT WAS A RELIEF TO KNOW THERE WAS THAT SUPPORT TO HELP US AND HELP THE KIDS.”
A Note to School Leaders
When loss strikes, your heart is with your students — but your brain may feel frozen, or overwhelmed by racing thoughts.
This is why we created Jenny’s Hope in Grief for Schools: to give you a trusted guide for the days when words are hard to find and next steps feel impossible.
We’re here to walk with you through those days — and help you build a grief-informed culture that offers real hope to the children and adults you serve.
