by beanstalk | Nov 16, 2015 | Blog
David was born in St. Louis in April of 1968. In May of that same year, his adoption of finalized and he became the son of Joe and Loretta Pennington. “I was raised by the most incredible parents in a home filled with love,” said David. He grew...
by beanstalk | Nov 4, 2015 | Adoption, Blog
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 May 2007 at 34 weeks and diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Emanuel Syndrome (partial Trisomy 22) at two weeks...
by beanstalk | Sep 28, 2015 | Blog
by Albert Thrower, MSW, LMSW If you’re the parent of a child old enough to operate a smartphone or computer, you have probably heard of Minecraft. It’s the third-best-selling video game of all time, and it has become a popular pastime for millions of kids. As a family...
by beanstalk | Sep 25, 2015 | Blog
Our lives today seem busier than ever, and family bonding time may seem hard to find. However, spending more time as a family can improve your child’s physical and mental health. The Family Dinner Project is an organization that teaches about the benefits of eating...
by beanstalk | Sep 11, 2015 | Blog
Check out this video clip from Springfield’s KSPR showing how LFCS is making a difference in the Southwest Region!
