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Bereaved Families of Ontario - Southwest Region was formally
established in 1984 by a group of bereaved parents and individuals
who wanted to share their insights and experiences with other
grieving families in a safe and confidential environment and
lend support to them as they restore a balance to their lives.
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The
grief a family feels when a child dies is part of the normal
healing process. Phrases such as "I think I'm going crazy"
are often expressed. Parents, siblings and other family members
will all grieve in their own way because their personal relationship
with the deceased was unique to them. Everyone will have his
or her own grieving style. Children experience many of the
same feelings that their parents do, but often find it difficult
to identify and express those feelings. |
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Our
mandate is to offer a safe and caring environment where family
members can come to terms with their loss and continue through
life with a renewed sense of strength. Access to our services
is available for as long as you need us. |
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There
are no fees charged to our member families. BFO is entirely
self-funded, raising monies for our services from a variety
of sources including public and private donations, fund-raising
activities and charity events. A majority of the support work
is provided by other bereaved parents who volunteer their
time and energies to help others. A voluntary Board of Directors
and a full time Executive Director ensure the quality of our
programs.
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