by beanstalk | Mar 25, 2016 | Adoption, Blog
By Meg Roetta, MSW, LMSW Grief and loss is an abstract term that we tend to associate with death. Grief makes us uncomfortable; we can’t fix or make it all better. So our society tries to confine it into steps, into a process and organize it into the perfect box that...
by beanstalk | Mar 14, 2016 | Blog
Did you know that LFCS has a small food closet in their St. Louis headquarters? It’s true! LFCS served over 50 different households in 2015. We use it to help our families when they are in a food crisis situation. We store dry and canned goods, as well as personal...
by beanstalk | Mar 4, 2016 | Blog
He’s not your own, but he is counting on you. There’s a simple way you can continue to invest in his future, and in the lives of other vulnerable children, beyond your own lifetime. Name LFCS as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy or consider...
by beanstalk | Feb 26, 2016 | Blog, Counseling
Do you feel like you have an angry kid? Anger is a normal emotion that everyone feels sometimes. Some people can manage their anger appropriately, while others struggle with this. As children grow, they are learning how to cope with their feelings and anger. Here are...
by beanstalk | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog, Counseling, pregnancy services
Lauren is a 21-year-old single mom who inspires all who have the privilege of meeting her. She works full-time at a local daycare and goes to college part-time. She became a client at LFCS over 3 years ago when she found out she was pregnant with her son. At that...