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Grief and Loss in Adoption
By Meg Roetta, MSW, LMSW Grief and loss is an abstract term that we tend to associate with death. Grief makes us uncomfortable;…
Fill the Food Pantry
Did you know that LFCS has a small food closet in their St. Louis headquarters? It’s true! LFCS served over 50 different households…
Heir Not-So-Apparent
He’s not your own, but he is counting on you. There’s a simple way you can continue to invest in his future, and…
Addressing Anger in Children
Do you feel like you have an angry kid? Anger is a normal emotion that everyone feels sometimes. Some people can manage their…
Lauren’s Success
Lauren is a 21-year-old single mom who inspires all who have the privilege of meeting her. She works full-time at a local daycare and…
Understanding Embryo Adoption
Have you completed your family through in vitro fertilization (IVF)? Do you have frozen embryos in storage from those procedures? There are currently…
LSSI Announces Major Cuts
As many are aware, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois recently announced major cuts – with plans to close 30 programs and eliminate more…
LFCS Mentors
January is National Mentor Month At LFCS, our CALL and CHOICES mentor programs provide this valuable service to many young people throughout St.…
Are you getting enough sleep?
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, and most are completely unaware that…
Supply Pick-Up for Flood Victims
Residents of Franklin, Jefferson and St. Louis Counties Impacted by Flood Invited to Drive-Thru Supply Pick Up SAINT LOUIS (January 4, 2016) —…