A Grief Support Program For Children And Teens Navigating Sibling Loss
GRIEF SUPPORT FOR SIBLINGS OF LOSS
Soaring Together is a Catholic-based initiative by Red Bird Ministries that offers gentle, faith-rooted support for children and teens grieving the death of a sibling. Through creative expression, peer connection, and Scripture-based activities, participants are guided to explore their grief, honor their sibling’s memory, and discover hope in God’s promise of eternal life.
At the heart of the program is Jessica Wilfore, MS-Ed, CCLS, Red Bird’s Certified Child Life Specialist and a mother of loss herself. With clinical expertise and spiritual depth, Jessica helps families navigate the complexities of grief—providing individualized support and developmentally appropriate guidance that fosters healing for both children and their caregivers.
Parents can schedule a call with Jessica to learn more about the siblings of loss support services.
PROGRAM SERVICES:
Parent Consultations
One-on-One Calls
These one-on-one 45 minute phone calls are offered free of charge and provide personalized support for parents navigating grief with surviving children. Sessions typically cost around $80, but Red Bird Ministries provides them at no cost—ensuring families can access expert care without financial strain.
Monthly Drop-In Therapeutic Grief Activities
Free monthly 45-minute sessions where siblings of loss, ages 4 and up, engage in healing through expressive arts and bibliotherapy rooted in Catholic faith. These offerings valued at approximately $115 per session are provided to families at no cost, saving resources and making therapeutic support accessible to all.
Annual Virtual Teen
Support Group
This five-week virtual support group supports teens (ages 13–18) who have experienced the loss of a sibling. Within a compassionate, faith-centered space, teens connect with others who understand, explore healthy emotional outlets, and gain tools for healing. Offered at a minimal fee or free of charge when possible.
Available exclusively through the Red Bird Community App.
If you haven’t yet subscribed to the Red Bird Community App, now is the perfect time. Join for just $4.99/month or $29.99/year and unlock full access to Soaring Together sibling support services—plus a growing library of healing resources for families walking through grief.
We invite foundations, donors, and sponsors to join us in sustaining this life-giving mission, please schedule a call with Kelly Breaux.
THERAPEUTIC GRIEF ACTIVITIES FOR SIBLINGS OF LOSS
The power of Soaring Together is best seen through the eyes of the children and the words of their parents. During each session, grieving siblings participate in a variety of expressive art experiences—ranging from hand-drawn pieces to mixed media creations, with some enhanced by AI-generated imagery inspired by their personal reflections. Paired with Scripture and storytelling, these sacred visuals tell a story of healing that words alone cannot
A Glimpse of Healing from a Parent’s Perspective
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“Jessica created a space where my children felt safe enough to explore their grief—and joyful enough to imagine their sibling in Heaven.”
– Maria M
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“Seeing my daughter’s drawing of her brother in Heaven, then watching it come to life through AI gave her peace words couldn’t. That image now hangs by her bed.”
– Karen D
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“My children felt seen, understood, and not alone. Red Bird Ministries is helping us grieve with grace.”
– Laura H
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“It’s comforting to see my toddler connect with other kids who have siblings in Heaven. As she grows, she’ll know she’s not alone.”
– Ethan W
Soaring Together: Artwork from Siblings Remembering Heaven
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Storytime in Heaven
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Jesus Reads With My Brother
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Washed in Heaven’s Love
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My Sister Bikes While Jesus Smiles
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Playground in Heaven
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Planting Seeds with Jesus
Browse the Broken Bonds guide from Red Bird Ministries—created for Catholic parents walking with their living children through the loss of a sibling. This compassionate resource honors the depth of sibling grief and offers faith-rooted tools to help families navigate sorrow together—so healing can begin where bonds feel broken.
Broken Bonds: Sibling loss is the loss of a lifetime.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCE
Let’s Chat: Parent to Parent
What does a sibling support call look like?
It’s a 45-minute Zoom session with our compassionate child life specialist, Jessica—designed to help your child process grief in a developmentally supportive way. You’ll talk through how your child is coping, receive personalized guidance, and walk away with resources and activities tailored to your family’s needs.
These calls are:
One-on-one and confidential
Focused on emotional understanding and coping tools
Full of creative, age-appropriate strategies
Free for all app members (Sessions typically cost around $80, but Red Bird Ministries provides them at no cost—ensuring families can access expert care without financial strain.)
CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST
Jessica Wilfore MS-Ed, CCLS
Jessica is a certified child life specialist with a Master’s in Education and over a decade of experience guiding families through grief and loss. After the heartbreaking death of her three-year-old son, Hudson, in 2023, Jessica’s personal journey deepened her professional calling. She now brings both clinical insight and lived experience to Red Bird Ministries, offering faith-centered support for siblings of loss and helping families heal together with compassion, creativity, and hope.