by beanstalk | Jul 11, 2023 | Adoption, Blog
Previous Next The journey of adoption is filled with emotions, struggles, and beauty. From potential adoptive parents to birth parents to adoptees, everyone involved understands it is an incredibly sensitive process. For this reason, it can be difficult for anyone...
by beanstalk | Jun 12, 2023 | Blog, Parenting, youth development
Too often, we underemphasize the role of “Dad” when it comes to raising a family. Traditionally, Mothers are presumed to take on more responsibilities and have higher expectations than Fathers do, with regard to child-rearing. The role of the Father Figure has evolved...
by beanstalk | May 16, 2023 | Blog, Counseling
By now, many of us have heard that anxiety and depression are on the rise. Study after study has shown that many Americans, especially teens and young adults, are experiencing mental health issues at an unprecedented level. The latest federal data shows that half of...
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...
