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July’s Crucial Call: Understanding and Supporting Minority Mental Health

by david | Jul 1, 2025 | community prevention, Mental Health, mental health services

  As July begins, we turn our attention to National Minority Mental Health Month – a crucial time dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities across the United States. This month is...

Parenting With Purpose: How LFCS Supports Families Like William and Elise’s

by david | Jun 9, 2025 | family services, Parenting

A parent’s journey is best taken with guidance, support, and community. While many people have a village to help them raise their family, couples like William and Elise came to LFCS with no help, no support, and uncertainty about what is best for their family. For...

Why We Must Meet the Moment: LFCS’ Call to Action Amid Crisis

by david | Jun 1, 2025 | Adoption, Blog, community prevention, family services, foster care, Mental Health, Parenting, pregnancy services

Across Missouri—and the country—nonprofits are facing an urgent and unprecedented reality. Operational costs are rising due to inflation, while government contracts and fixed grants have lost their purchasing power. Organizations like Lutheran Family and Children’s...

Facing Missouri’s Mental Health Crisis – How LFCS Is Making A Difference

by david | Apr 28, 2025 | Counseling, Mental Health, mental health services

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge the mental health challenges our communities face and to shine a light on the resources and organizations working to provide hope and healing. In Missouri, the need has never been greater.   Missouri’s...

Transracial Adoption Checklist: What Members Of The Adoption Triad Should Know

by david | Apr 14, 2025 | Adoption, Blog, Uncategorized

Adoption is a loving option for many families, and transracial adoption is a significant part of that landscape. While specific numbers fluctuate, it is estimated that nearly 30 percent of adoptions in the United States involve children of a different race or...
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