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Support organization

MISS Foundation

Families grieving the death or impending death of a child can contact MISS for support packets, mentor matching, counseling referrals, local groups, online forums, and paid traumatic-grief retreats at Selah Carefarm. Most remote supports are free; retreat pricing, travel, and program-specific rules must be reviewed carefully.

About this organization

Provides compassionate counseling, advocacy, research, education, and support to families experiencing child death.

International nonprofit providing counseling, peer support, resources, forums, and retreats after a child’s death.

Programs that may help

Navigation Guides And Advocacy

B-ALL in scope Open

Grieving Intake Services

A Family Support Packet, a Free ($0) one-to-one grief mentor, and counseling options after a family loss.

Helps with: Navigation Guides And Advocacy, Peer And Emotional Support, Mental Health Therapy, Bereavement And Memorial Support

Where: No published residence restriction

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

Peer And Emotional Support

B-ALL in scope Call To Confirm

Local Support Groups

Free ($0) monthly grief groups led by trained parents who have experienced a loss.

Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support, Bereavement And Memorial Support

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

Mental Health Therapy

B-ALL in scope Open

Selah Carefarm Traumatic-Grief Programs

$1,575 for a four-day Roots grief retreat or $1,500 for a returning-guest retreat, including cleaning fees. Private counseling and remembrance visits cost extra.

Helps with: Mental Health Therapy, Bereavement And Memorial Support

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

Bereavement And Memorial Support

B-ALL in scope Open

Yoga Retreat for Grievers

You pay $1,400 for a four-day grief retreat with lodging, breakfast, vegan lunch, yoga equipment, movement, mindfulness, nature and animal time.

Helps with: Bereavement And Memorial Support

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 27, 2026. Program availability can change.