Summary
Organization name
Judi's House/JAG Institute
2002
Tax id (EIN)
84-1600797
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
10125 E 25th AveAurora, CO 80010
Denver County, CO, US
Judi's House offers research-based services that strengthen families and help prevent complications of unaddressed grief and trauma, so bereaved youth in our communities can move forward in adaptive and healthy ways.
Testimonials
"The 10 weeks my daughter and I spent at Judi’s house was life changing! It has helped us open up to each other and know we are not alone on this grief journey. This was an experience I will never forget and one I’m so grateful I was a part of it. I’m a better person because of it! Words can’t express how grateful I am for Judi’s house! Thank you to everyone there, my daughter and I are stronger today because of the amazing work you do! Thank you!” - Former Judi's House Client
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"Judi's House is unique in that we conduct rigorous academic research and program evaluation to examine the impact of childhood bereavement and the effectiveness of our grief services to ensure we are providing best practices. The programs at Judi's House help grieving children stay on a healthy developmental trajectory by promoting adaptive adjustment and preventing negative outcomes associated with bereavement. We are so grateful that our community has committed to ensuring that no child is alone in grief." - Brook Griese, PhD, Judi's House/JAG Institute Co-Founder and Board Chair
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"In 2002, my wife and I co-founded Judi's House in honor of my mother, Judi. When I was only 12 years old, my mom died of breast cancer. Throughout my teen years, I felt isolated and alone. We created Judi's House to fulfill a vision that no child should be alone in grief. We believe that through effective care and support in a safe and comfortable setting that children and families grieving a death can find connection and healing. We continue to grow to meet the overwhelming amount of need in our community and beyond. Thank you for making an enormous difference in the lives of grieving children and families." - Brian Griese, Judi's House/JAG Institute Co-Founder and Board Member
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“I am very thankful for my family's experience at Judi's House. We feel very fortunate and blessed that this non-profit exists. I know that my children and I will utilize the coping skills and personal experiences that we have had, as we move forward without our special person - returning to them, as needed, to help us navigate our grief as it changes and evolves over time." - Former Judi's House Client
Mission
The mission of Judi's House is to help children and families grieving a death find connection and healing.
In fulfilling our mission, Judi’s House is committed to providing comprehensive grief care services for bereaved youth and families as well as in school- and community-based settings throughout Metro Denver. These vital services are delivered at no cost to families thanks solely to philanthropic support.
Additionally, Judi's House realizes it's mission through contributing to research and evaluation that helps identify and meet the needs of the bereaved everywhere. In 2014, Judi’s House launched JAG Institute as a center for learning, focused on expanding the evaluation, research, and training opportunities necessary to share successful bereavement programs.
Background Statement
Judi's House was founded on the belief that all bereaved children and families should have access to effective and compassionate care.
Former NFL quarterback Brian Griese was just 12 years old when his mother, Judi, died from breast cancer. In 2002, Brian and his wife, Brook Griese, PhD, a clinical child psychologist specializing in trauma and loss, founded Judi's House in her memory, with the vision that no child should be alone in grief.
Judi's House has served nearly 14,000 children and families since we opened our doors 21 years ago. By integrating practice, research, and community, Judi’s House is uniquely positioned to create social change regarding childhood bereavement and serve as a national leader in the effort to increase access to effective, individualized care for the bereaved.
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Aurora, CO 80010