We provide grief support to individuals and families from Springfield and the surrounding counties. Lost & Found Grief Center works with the bereaved to provide education and support as they travel their journey of grief to find peace, hope, and a new normal as they face life without their deceased loved one. The center was founded by Dr. Karen Scott & Shawn Askinosie (former attorney turned chocolatier). Shawn experienced the death of his dad as a teen ager and struggled into adult hood with unresolved grief. Dr. Scott had worked as a counselor for a number of years and specialized in work with terminally ill teens. Their vision for creating a center where the needs of grieving families could have their needs met became a reality in 2001.

The original groups were held at Shawn’s law office. As the organization grew and Shawn changed careers, a large donation was made to make a down payment on a new facility by Chuck and Ginger Foster. The facility Lost & Found Grief Center now calls home is named the Conor House, in honor of Chuck & Ginger’s son. He died by electrocution at the age of 4. The house is a beautiful legacy for his short life. Today, our grief center serves over 180 individuals in any given month and continues to grow.

Our Mission
Lost & Found Grief Center provides grief support services in a safe and supportive environment for children, young adults, and their families grieving the death of a loved one.

Our Beliefs
At Lost & Found Grief Center, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment. Our society often fails to understand or support the needs of those in grief.

• Grief is a natural reaction to death for children as well as adults
• Within each individual is the natural capacity to heal oneself
• The duration and intensity of grief are unique for each individual
• Caring and acceptance assist in the healing process

“Lost & Found helps you learn how to remember…survive remembering…and thrive as you move forward.” – Lost & Found Parent

Email: info@lostandfoundozarks.com

Phone: 417-865-9998
Fax:  417-832-9423

1006 N. Cedarbrook
Springfield, MO 65802
(1/2 mile north of Chestnut Expressway & ½ mile west of U.S. 65)

Mending the Hearts of Grieving Children & Families

Lost & Found Grief Center provides peer support groups to families in the Ozarks. If you are grieving the death of loved one, we are here to help. Having the courage to seek support is hard and we want to be here when you are ready. Though you may feel like no one understands what you are going through, there are other families in the area that can identify with your pain. At any given time we have approximately 150 – 200  individuals enrolled in group. Though each circumstance and experience is unique, there are common threads that connect them all.

Whether the death occurred because of an illness, accident, suicide, or murder – our staff and volunteers create a supportive environment where sharing feelings and concerns helps facilitate the healing process. Each group is lead by professional counselors and trained volunteer facilitators who are prepared to help our families work through the complex grieving process. Two types of groups are offered at our grief center. One type is for families. The other type is for adults.