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Mental Health Awareness in May
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…
May is National Foster Care Month
Empowering Caregivers, Strengthening Families Help us celebrate National Foster Care Month during the month of May! We will highlight the services LFCS provides,…
Tax-Saving Way to Help LFCS
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…
LFCS Provides Crisis Care
Are you facing a life crisis and need care for your child? Did you know that Lutheran Family and Children’s Services can help?…
Warning Signs of Child Abuse
Child abuse is not always obvious. But by learning some of the common warning signs of abuse and neglect, you can catch the…
Myths & Facts about Abuse
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…
Honoring National Child Abuse Prevention Month
A little over 30 years ago, advocates from Missouri and all over the country convinced Congress that child abuse and neglect prevention deserved…
How Domestic Violence Impacts Children
When we hear the words “domestic violence,” it is probably not children who immediately enter our minds. However, children are profoundly impacted by…
How to Stop Aggressive Behavior
Because aggressive behavior can often lead to violence, learning how to de-escalate feelings is an important life skill for children and teens. Here at LFCS, we teach…
Social Work Month
Social workers stand up for millions of people every day. These include people who are experiencing devastating illnesses and mental health crises, our…