In the wake of the Robb Elementary tragedy, several organizations rushed to the town to help the victims' families and survivors deal with the trauma.
One of the enduring mainstays has been the Children's Bereavement of South Texas, a safe-haven, not just for kids, but for their parents as well.
After that dark day, Liza Perez and her children, Emmanual and Myliana searched for sanctuary.
"We have good days, we have bad days, but just being able to talk someone here is helpful," Perez said. "The Children's Bereavement Center has been our saving grace."
In June of last year, her son Emmanual, who survived the shooting, helped dedicate the completion of the center's permanent site.
Dr. Marian Sokol, CEO of the Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas, says the service is here for the long haul.
"We feel that this is our mission. We know we can't be everywhere, but Uvalde is certainly unique, and this community needs us," Dr. Sokol said.
The center employs various methods to help heal the wounds of the uncertain journey of grief.
"Last year, the Spurs came to the camps, we went to a ranch. But we spend a lot of time with healing circles, and I really believe that the outdoors environment is healing too," Dr. Sokol said.
Meanwhile, Perez says her kids have cherished the time spent at the center.
"I get to share what I saw or how I felt," Emmanual said.
"It makes me feel good that the kids are comfortable with the counselors here at the center. It's like our second family," Perez said.