by beanstalk | Apr 10, 2023 | Blog
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), we believe that every child is precious and deserves a life of health and happiness. The services we provide are designed to decrease the risk of abuse and neglect, and...
by beanstalk | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog
Every March, social workers across the country are recognized and thanked for their resourcefulness, creativity, and passion for helping those in need. LFCS currently employs over 150 social workers & case managers who provide pregnancy support, parenting...
by beanstalk | Feb 13, 2023 | Blog, Parenting, pregnancy services
After getting sober and finding the strength to leave an abusive relationship, Sabrina found herself without a place for her and her two young sons to call home. When she learned that she was pregnant with her third child, she knew she needed help to create a better...
by beanstalk | Jan 30, 2023 | Adoption, Blog, kansas city office, Parenting, pregnancy services
Since 1868, LFCS has provided comfort to struggling children and families during their greatest time of need. Since our founding, we have expanded our offices to provide life-changing services to communities in St. Louis, Southeast Missouri, Mid-Missouri, and...
by beanstalk | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog, foster care, LFCS History
Every story has a beginning, and the story of Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) starts with one man: Rev. Johann Friedrich Buenger. Born on January 2, 1810, Rev. Buenger was an influential spiritual leader known for his compassion and ambition. To...
