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Social workers are the foundation of strong communities, dedicating their time and expertise to helping individuals and families overcome obstacles and build brighter futures. Their efforts often go unnoticed, yet they are essential in providing support, advocacy, ... [Read More]

In preparation for this story, we asked the current staff of Hilltop Child and Family Development Center to share any insights, stories, or memories they have of L’tanya Harris. The most common sentiments shared were: Truly loves ... [Read More]

Mental health struggles among youth and teens are a growing concern across the nation, but the impact within the African American community is especially alarming. Despite making strides in raising awareness about mental health, systemic inequities, cultural ... [Read More]

At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri, we are proud to provide low-cost, high-quality mental health counseling and psychiatry services to children and families across the state. While these services are essential for addressing a wide ... [Read More]

Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri (LFCS), one of Missouri’s oldest and most respected social service agencies, is proud to announce the appointment of Tom Hohenstein as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. Hohenstein ... [Read More]

At Hilltop Child and Family Development Center, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity for a bright and successful future. This year, we are proud to partner with Midwest Music Therapy to offer music therapy services ... [Read More]

Michael and Sarah Hanf’s adoption journey is a powerful testament to the importance of openness in adoption. Their path, like many who pursue adoption, was filled with both hope and heartbreak. When the Hanfs first reached out ... [Read More]

We are proud to announce that LFCS will be adding Behavioral Health to our services in Kansas City, and our team is moving into a new office! We believe these moves solidifies our position as a statewide ... [Read More]

As election season approaches, we encourage you to focus on what truly matters: the well-being of children and families in our community. While we may be passionate about our politics, there’s one thing we can all agree ... [Read More]

In recent years, the national suicide epidemic has reached alarming levels, affecting individuals and families across the country. LFCS has seen how impactful suicide has been to our clients, their family & friends, and our community. As ... [Read More]

The following story was submitted by an LFCS behavioral health counselor. I met Albert when he was in 4th grade. His teacher referred him to our school counseling program for anger and social skill issues. At that ... [Read More]

While adoption is often portrayed as a heartwarming journey filled with love and new beginnings, it is essential to acknowledge the complex emotions and grief that can accompany the process. For birth parents, the decision to place ... [Read More]