Heartstrings Gala: How it began

Heartstrings Gala: How it began

Do you know the history of the McClean Fletcher Center Heartstrings Gala? It began in 2002 when Mary Ann Lefoldt (President of the McClean Fletcher Advisory Board) and fellow board members began seeking creative ways to raise money to support the McClean Fletcher...
The McClean Fletcher Legacy

The McClean Fletcher Legacy

The McClean Fletcher Center is a place specifically designed  for children and families who are working through the grieving process for someone they have lost. The center is a place where children can embrace grief and begin their journey through the healing process...
Grief, Children, and the McClean Center

Grief, Children, and the McClean Center

When an individual passes away, it is common for a child that knew them to be affected in some way or another. This may include the individual’s children, grandchildren, niece, nephew, sibling, neighbor, or close family friend. No matter who the child is, it is...
How to Talk to a Grieving Child

How to Talk to a Grieving Child

For many families, grief doesn’t introduce itself gently. A relative or close friend dies unexpectedly, and a shock wave of grief and disbelief rocks those left behind. Family members are blindsided, bowled over, overwhelmed. Life is suddenly filled with pain and...