About Us

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. Brian and his wife, Brook Griese, PhD, a clinical child psychologist specializing in trauma and loss, founded Judi’s House in her memory in 2002. The mission of Judi’s House is to help children and families grieving a death find connection and healing, while JAG Institute, founded in 2014, helps further this mission through comprehensive research and training initiatives. Judi’s House has supported nearly 13,000 youth, ages 3-25, and caregivers, toward its vision that no child should be alone in grief. To learn more, visit judishouse.org.