Support group can help children, families

Rainbows is offering a free support program for children age 5-14 and their families who are grieving from a life-altering crisis due to death, divorce, separation, illness or other painful family transitions.

Beginning Oct. 12, sessions will be held from 6:45-7:45 p.m. each Monday at the Precious Blood Parish Center, 72 Riverdale Ave., Monmouth Beach.

The program is open to all families in Monmouth County, regardless of school enrollment, religious affiliation or town of residence. Trained facilitators use an age-appropriate curriculum, encourage children to express their feelings and offer problem solving and anger-management skills.

To enroll, call Mike or Marie at 908- 720-7044 or visit www.monmouthrainbows.org.