When Families Grieve

Produced and directed by Lisa and Nancy and hosted by Katie Couric, this Special uses scripted elements and interviews to present families’ personal stories about coping with the death of a parent, as well as strategies that have helped the families move forward. This show received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Children’s nonfiction program.

Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change

This Special features Queen Latifah, Elmo and John Mayer and tells the stories of four military families dealing with issues that emerge when a parent came home from Iraq or Afghanistan with a physical or “invisible” injury.

Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times

Hosted by Al Roker and Deborah Roberts, this showcases families who are struggling due to personal circumstances relating to economic insecurity.