Missouri Foster Care Facts & Figures

Thousands of people across the state of Missouri are impacted by foster care each year. Want to know how? Here are some facts and figures: The average length of stay for a Missouri child in foster care is 2 years. There are over 68,000 reported incidents of neglect in...
Mental Illness in Children

Mental Illness in Children

By appearances, she seemed so innocent with bright green eyes and curly brown hair. An only child of a well-educated, successful couple, Lexi had access to opportunities that others dream of. She attended a private school, lived in a gated community, and was surround...
Mental Health Awareness in May

Mental Health Awareness in May

Spread awareness! Remember these key messages about mental health: Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. People experience symptoms of mental illnesses differently—and some engage in...
May is National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month

Empowering Caregivers, Strengthening Families Help us celebrate National Foster Care Month during the month of May! We will highlight the services LFCS provides, the need across the state as well as some of our Foster Care Families that make it all possible.  ...

Tax-Saving Way to Help LFCS

Looking for a tax-saving way to help Lutheran Family and Children’s Services? Consider an IRA Rollover. SEE YOUR GENEROSITY IN ACTION If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Lutheran Family and Children’s...