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Is Minecraft Bad for My Child?
by Albert Thrower, MSW, LMSW If you’re the parent of a child old enough to operate a smartphone or computer, you have probably…
Family Dinner!
Our lives today seem busier than ever, and family bonding time may seem hard to find. However, spending more time as a family…
LFCS Making a Difference!
Check out this video clip from Springfield’s KSPR showing how LFCS is making a difference in the Southwest Region!
Supporting Family & Children of Law Enforcement Officers
The following article, by our own Sarah Buehner, MSW, LCSW, appears in the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Summer 2015 Newsletter. Sarah…
Portraits of Grace: Older Children Needing Forever Homes
Portraits of Grace is a movable tower that showcases the older children who are available for adoption. These kids really need a forever…
Cammie’s Story: Homeless, Unemployed, Parenting and Pregnant
Let’s be honest. Being pregnant it not always the happiest time of your life. It can be scary, especially when the pregnancy is…
The Merits of Meditation
The benefits of meditation range from a great ability to sleep peacefully to enhanced memory retention. The physical and mental benefits may be…
Challenge Your Views About Adopting from Foster Care
The Today Show “Parents” segment shared ’18 photos and 6 facts that could challenge views about adopting from foster care.’ CLICK HERE to read…
Adoption: Feels like a lot of hurry up and wait
by Meg Roetto, MSW, LMSW, LFCS Adoption Case Worker – Southwest Office Sometimes the adoption process can feel like a hurry up and…
A Small Act of Kindness Made Me Smile
~by Janice Raeber, Vice President – LFCS Foundation On my way in to work today, I decided to splurge and drove through McDonald’s…