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Inclusive Adoption: A New Paradigm for the Adoption Process By: Melani Engel, LFCS Director of Adoption Services At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri (LFCS) we know firsthand that adoption is a life-changing decision for birth ... [Read More]

Risk Factors and Warning Signs to Prevent Suicide Do you know someone who has been affected by suicide?  Not everyone who considers suicide has attempted to end one’s life, and most people keep these thoughts to themselves.  ... [Read More]

Emotional Intelligence can be equated to your “emotional IQ” and is actually a stage of human development. Many have experienced some extent of trauma during our emotional development. When this happens, our ability to regulate our own ... [Read More]

Recently, we sat down with LFCS Foster Care Senior Program Manager Lisa Lowrance to discuss child abuse and neglect, foster care, and the needs of children and families throughout Missouri. As a tenured worker in foster care ... [Read More]

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Together we can spread awareness while promoting safety, stability, and well-being for all children across Missouri. In 2020, more than 56,000 cases of child abuse and neglect were reported across the ... [Read More]

I did not become a social worker because I enjoyed conflict.  My motivation, in fact, was to lend a hand in alleviating it.  Conflict hurts.  But the more I learn, the more I understand that conflict is ... [Read More]

Small Ways to Find Happiness Finding happiness can feel elusive during the pandemic. Though it is not possible to be happy all of the time, there are some things that can help you reduce stress and improve ... [Read More]

Coping with the holiday’s in the midst of a pandemic The holidays are often a stressful and demanding time. Adding the pandemic into the mix can make this year seem downright unbearable. However, we would like to ... [Read More]

Whether your children are returning to the classroom or participating in virtual learning, the beginning of school year is upon us. Although the situation is no laughing matter, remember to find time for humor. The philosopher Aristotle ... [Read More]

Estate planning really is for everyone. Without a plan in place, there may be a long-lasting impact on your loved ones. Consider these four reasons why you should have an estate plan, in order to avoid potentially ... [Read More]

The total impact from the current crisis is yet to be determined. As the circumstances continue to develop, we are anticipating an increasing need for our services and a funding gap which could prevent us from meeting ... [Read More]