The MISS Foundation is an international 501(c)3, volunteer based organization providing C.A.R.E.S support counseling, advocacy, research, and education] services to families experiencing the death of a child.
MISS Foundation EIN: 86-0968201
Most of our staff is volunteer. Administrative hours M-F, 8-5 p.m. CST.
For questions, please email us.
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MISS volunteers and staff will return your call as quickly as possible. We prefer to respond by email so we can respond with more detailed information. Thank you.
602-279-MISS (6477)
888-455-MISS (6477)
Mailing address:
MISS Foundation
P.O. Box 9195
Austin TX 78766
COMPASSIONATE RETREATS
FOR THOSE IN GRIEF
We offer grief retreats to provide a sacred space for those who have experienced traumatic loss to pause, reflect, and begin to heal. Our retreats at the Selah Carefarm are grounded in the principles of Compassionate Bereavement Care® and guided by experienced practitioners. Surrounded by nature and rescued farm animals, participants are gently supported through their grief with restorative practices like yoga, sound therapy, and remembrance rituals. These retreats offer a unique opportunity to be fully seen, heard, and held in community with others who understand profound loss.
ROOTS 1 PROGRAM
A small, structured group retreat held Wednesday through Saturday exclusively for bereaved parents, led by specially trained CBC Carefarm grief counselors.
ROOTS FAMILY PROGRAM
A structured Wednesday-through-Saturday group retreat for up to 8 traumatically bereaved extended family members, guided by specially trained CBC grief counselors.
BODHI PROGRAM
This private program offers flexible durations, guided by a trained counselor, for those grieving a primary family member's traumatic loss (Wednesday–Saturday).
TASOOM RESPITE PROGRAM
Designed primarily for returning visitors, not newly bereaved guests, this retreat has animal time, yoga, sound therapy, and optional grief counseling at added cost.
ANIMA PROGRAM
A private 3-hour visit to the Carefarm with a staff member, featuring a remembrance ritual and time with the animals (no counseling included).
YOGA RETREAT
A Wednesday-to-Sunday program that blends yoga, meditation, and nature to support those grieving traumatic loss in a nurturing Carefarm setting.