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Mermaids Aren’t Brown
I like to lay down at night with my 4 year-old daughter for a few minutes because she often will share with me…
Meet David
David was born in St. Louis in April of 1968. In May of that same year, his adoption of finalized and he…
Our Story of Embryo Adoption
My husband and I were married in May 2006 and became pregnant that September with our first child. Our beautiful, daughter Alyssa was born in…
Is Minecraft Bad for My Child?
by Albert Thrower, MSW, LMSW If you’re the parent of a child old enough to operate a smartphone or computer, you have probably…
Family Dinner!
Our lives today seem busier than ever, and family bonding time may seem hard to find. However, spending more time as a family…
LFCS Making a Difference!
Check out this video clip from Springfield’s KSPR showing how LFCS is making a difference in the Southwest Region!
Supporting Family & Children of Law Enforcement Officers
The following article, by our own Sarah Buehner, MSW, LCSW, appears in the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Summer 2015 Newsletter. Sarah…
Portraits of Grace: Older Children Needing Forever Homes
Portraits of Grace is a movable tower that showcases the older children who are available for adoption. These kids really need a forever…
Cammie’s Story: Homeless, Unemployed, Parenting and Pregnant
Let’s be honest. Being pregnant it not always the happiest time of your life. It can be scary, especially when the pregnancy is…
The Merits of Meditation
The benefits of meditation range from a great ability to sleep peacefully to enhanced memory retention. The physical and mental benefits may be…