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2017 National School Counseling Week
It’s National School Counseling Week! Comprehensive school counseling programs are a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet…
Celebrate School Counseling Week
2017 National School Counselor Appreciation Week is February 6-10! LFCS School Counselors will celebrate this special week in a wide variety of ways…
Making It Last
Making it Last By Lisa Von Wahlde, MSW, LCSW Although we live in a world with a variety of ways to ‘talk’ to…
A Message to Caregivers and Caseworkers
Youth in foster care or kinship care often have experienced abuse, neglect, chaotic living situations, and placement(s) away from their families. Their histories…
Open Adoption and Parenting
Open adoptions are becoming more and more common. Even though both birth parents and adoptive parents may enter an open adoption willingly, there…
The Importance of Family Togetherness
Our lives today seem busier than ever, and family bonding time may seem hard to find. However, spending more time as a family…
Building Self-Confidence
During his 4th grade year, Eric participated in the LFCS program, Project STEPUp . After completing the 10-week Botvin LifeSkills program with the rest of his…
Five Reasons to Make a Year End GIft
Need a reason to give a year-end gift? Here’s five! Don’t miss this opportunity to double your impact in the lives of children…
Foster kids need you!
EVERY DAY 1,200 KIDS ENTER FOSTER CARE IN THE UNITED STATES In 2015, across Missouri… 68,000+ reports of child abuse or neglect were…
Your Opinion Matters!
Your opinion matters at LFCS! The mission of Lutheran Family and Children’s Services is to help families, children and individuals experience greater hope and…