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...
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...
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...
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...
by david | Apr 1, 2025 | Abuse, Blog, community prevention, Parenting, youth development
Each year, thousands of children in Missouri experience abuse and neglect, facing challenges that can have lifelong consequences. At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri, we recognize Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in April as an opportunity...