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Providing Services in Southeast Missouri
In 2013 the Southeast office of Lutheran Family and Children’s Services celebrated 40 years of service in Southeast Missouri. We’re very proud of…
Providing Services in Southwest Missouri
Our Southwest Missouri office is located in Springfield, Missouri but we cover 28 counties across Missouri — from Joplin to Rolla and Clinton…
What is Youth Mentoring and Development and Why is it Important?
What is a mentor? A mentor is a person or a friend who guides a less experienced person through various aspects of life…
Raising Girls Is Harder Than Ever These Days
The world bombards girls with distractions, false images, and questionable role models every day. It’s no wonder we are seeing so much depression,…
Get Involved as an OASIS Tutor!
Looking for a great new way to volunteer? Share your love of reading with a child and open the door to the world…
Pregnant and Scared: Now What?
Decisions, decisions, decisions. Making decisions can be overwhelming and empowering all at the same time. You get to decide what this life you…
Letter for a Birth Mom
It has been almost five years since I made an adoption plan with your office for my unborn son. He was placed in…
Pregnancy Frequently Asked Questions
How do I receive services? Just call LFCS and our friendly intake specialist will answer your immediate questions. They will determine which program…
Portraits of Grace
The Portraits of Grace are pictures of beautiful children that are in the state’s care who are looking for a forever family. It…
How do I become a Foster/Adopt Parent?
Enroll in STARS training at LFCS: The free, 27 hour foster parent training program that will prepare you to meet the five foster…