Advocacy

Lutheran Family and Children’s Services aims to build better tomorrows for Missouri children and families. Promoting public education and policy changes will helps us achieve this goal.

If you would like to receive updates and action alerts regarding legislation and/or request to be added to the Online Advocacy Network, please CLICK HERE.

Our Advocacy Priorities are:
1. Child Welfare
2. Health & Mental Health Care
3. Youth Protection & Development
4. Missouri’s Budget

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Click Here to read about changes to the Temporary-Assistance Program (TANF)

 

Historical Commitment to Advocacy
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services’ dedication to social justice and advocacy began in the early 1960’s with Rev. Dr. Arnold H. Bringewatt.  Rev. Bringewatt served as President of Lutheran Family and Children’s Services from 1964-1976. During his tenure at LFCS, Rev. Bringewatt firmly established the agency’s commitment to provide quality social services and to be involved with social action, a legacy that continues to shape the agency today. The agency continues to advocate for positive change and improvement in social institutions, systems, legislation and practices.

 

Email us or call 314-787-5100 to learn more about LFCS Advocacy and getting involved.