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Importance of exercise for children’s mental health
Do your children get enough exercise? It is important that children get adequate exercise in order to prevent physical health concerns and obesity.…
Goodbye School, Hello Summer
It seems as though we have finally settled into our school year routines and then summer break jolts us into another transition. Camps,…
Check Out Our New Planned Giving Website
There are many ways to make an impact at Lutheran Family and Children’s Services, and we want to help you plan a gift…
Head Start Celebrates its 50th Birthday – LFCS Has Head Start Programming!
LFCS Hilltop Child Development Center 2015 Graduates! This year is an important milestone – 50th Birthday – for the Head Start program. PBS…
Summer Food Pantry Drive ~ June 8-12, 2015
Summer can be the hungriest time of year for many children from low-income families, as schools close and regular school meals disappear. LFCS…
2015 Princesses & Me Tea is Back…and Better!
The LFCS 2015 Princesses & Me Tea is back and it’s better than ever! Save the Date for Saturday, October 10th, 10am at…
Eating Disorders in Kids and Teens
Eating disorders are very serious and potentially life threatening conditions that affect millions of children, teenagers, and adults. According to the National Eating…
To Love the Babies ~ Fostering from a Teen’s Perspective
~ by Sydney Strong My mom is the definition of a free spirit. She’s very spontaneous, funny, loving, and although I love her…
What is Leadership?
Over 3,000 kids (and growing) participate in LFCS’ Youth Development Programs — programs like CHOICES, CALL and STEP-Up that provide children and teens in our community with…
Foster Care Provides Safety Net for 10,000 Missouri Children Yearly
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services addresses needs statewide for child & parent May is National Foster Care Awareness Month We often hear the…