Erin Leyden is the Executive Director of Willow House. Samantha Acosta is the Program Coordinator.
Willow House is a non-profit organization dedicated to the needs of grieving children and their families. We are recognized as a leader in the field of children’s grief locally and nationally. Peer support group services are provided in four locations, Arlington Heights, Chicago, Libertyville and Bannockburn, including a group for children and families grieving a suicide death and a unique expressive arts group.
Willow House has provided direct services to hundreds of families each year. Thousands more have been served by school and community outreach programs that span the entire Chicago region, from the far south suburbs of Chicago to the Wisconsin border and beyond.
Through donations, volunteers, as well as corporate and foundation support, Willow House services are provided at no cost to families.