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Did you know that by improving your general physical health by exercising you are less at risk of developing mental illness? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, regular exercise can decrease symptoms of anxiety and ... [Read More]

Sometimes, we are surprised by small blessings… Today was a tough one. One of those days when I question why we choose to foster kids. We have this sweet spot in life right now with our girls ... [Read More]

Social media has very much changed the way that people interact and its use today is higher than ever. We have access to it on our personal computers, smart phones, tablets and any other handheld device. We ... [Read More]

Thousands of people across the state of Missouri are impacted by foster care each year. Want to know how? Here are some facts and figures: The average length of stay for a Missouri child in foster care is ... [Read More]

By appearances, she seemed so innocent with bright green eyes and curly brown hair. An only child of a well-educated, successful couple, Lexi had access to opportunities that others dream of. She attended a private school, lived ... [Read More]

Spread awareness! Remember these key messages about mental health: Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. People experience symptoms of mental illnesses differently—and some engage in potentially ... [Read More]

Empowering Caregivers, Strengthening Families Help us celebrate National Foster Care Month during the month of May! We will highlight the services LFCS provides, the need across the state as well as some of our Foster Care Families ... [Read More]

Looking for a tax-saving way to help Lutheran Family and Children’s Services? Consider an IRA Rollover. SEE YOUR GENEROSITY IN ACTION If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to ... [Read More]

Are you facing a life crisis and need care for your child? Did you know that Lutheran Family and Children’s Services can help? Before taking out your depression, anxiety, or hopelessness on your kids, contact LFCS. Homelessness, domestic violence, ... [Read More]

Child abuse is not always obvious. But by learning some of the common warning signs of abuse and neglect, you can catch the problem as early as possible and get both the child and the abuser the ... [Read More]

Bruises and broken bones are not the only indicators of abuse. Deep scars left by neglect or emotional abuse may go unseen, but have lasting impact. Breaking the cycle of abuse is needed for so many children, but first we ... [Read More]

A little over 30 years ago, advocates from Missouri and all over the country convinced Congress that child abuse and neglect prevention deserved attention on a federal level and in 1984, under the leadership of President Reagan, ... [Read More]