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Emily’s Essay
“Emily” is a brave girl who works with one of LFCS’ behavioral health therapists. She suffers from having extreme social anxiety and struggles…
Children’s Mental Health Checklist for a Happy, Healthy New Year
As the New Year unfolds, ensuring children’s mental health should be a top priority for every parent. To assist families in addressing this…
Five Generations of Service to LFCS – Honoring the late Nellie Miller
*A note from LFCS: We featured an article in the Fall edition of the Spirit newsletter, which unfortunately had a few errors. We…
A Path To Progress: LFCS’ 2023 Accomplishments
Previous Next This year was an exceptionally successful year for Lutheran Family and Children’s Services. From regional expansion to new offices, grants to…
Adoption By The Numbers
November is National Adoption Month, a time to celebrate the transformative power of adoption and raise awareness about the need for loving families…
From Uncertainty to Empowerment: Mia’s Story
Life can throw unexpected challenges, leaving us feeling lost and unsure of how to navigate the path ahead. For Jamele “Mia” Jones, her…
Resources for National Suicide Prevention Month
In 2022, 49,500 people took their own lives in the U.S., the highest number ever*. Suicide is currently the 2nd leading cause of…
LFCS Historical Highlight: Regional Expansion
For the first 100 years of our existence, LFCS experienced a mix of struggles and successes. From multiple fires demolishing our buildings to…
Answering Common Adoptive Parent Questions
Previous Next The journey of adoption is filled with emotions, struggles, and beauty. From potential adoptive parents to birth parents to adoptees, everyone…
An Ode To the Modern Dad
Too often, we underemphasize the role of “Dad” when it comes to raising a family. Traditionally, Mothers are presumed to take on more…