New Hope for Kids

Maitland

Our Mission

New Hope for Kids is a tax exempt, approved 501(c)(3) organization based in Maitland, FL. It is the largest independent child-based grief support program in Central Florida providing grief support for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, and granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. They are also a a proud member of the National Alliance for Grieving Children. For more information, visit www.newhopeforkids.org

Who We Are

Since its founding in 1996, New Hope for Kids has grown steadily and evolved to meet the needs of children and families in the Central Florida Community. Each year there is greater demand for grief support services as more children face the death of loved ones through terminal illness, accidents and, sadly, homicide and suicide. Every year we see more heartbreaking cases of children with terminal and life-threatening illnesses like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and degenerative brain disease. Children who have experienced a traumatic death are at increased risk for significant, long-term behavioral and emotional problems that can follow them the rest of their lives. They face much higher levels of depression, truancy, educational failure and even teen pregnancy, substance abuse and suicide. Now there is hope and New Hope for Kids.