LFCS Works with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

One in 68 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a 30% increase from 1 in 88 two years ago, according to a new report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  The new statistics raise significant concerns about access to care, because...

How To Keep Your Teenager Out Of Trouble This Summer

If left to their own devices, a teenager may manage to find trouble in the most unexpected places.  Sometimes teenagers have poor judgment.   Sometimes they just do stuff because they think it will be fun. They rarely think about the possible negative consequences or...

What are Open, Closed, Semi-Open and Semi-Closed Adoptions?

An open adoption is an adoption where all identifying information is shared between the biological parents and the adoptive family, including last names, addresses, phone numbers and birth dates. It also usually includes on-going visits or meetings throughout the...

An Adoption Story

Family is a word that has precious meaning.  Some people take family for granted, not realizing there are couples who are yearning to be parents and become a family.  For some couples, becoming a family is a physical and emotional struggle.  And then for others it...