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What happens when childhood becomes gripped by anxiety and fear? Maya was a typical elementary school student. She had a several friends, enjoyed going to school and spent two nights a week at the dance studio. Unfortunately, ... [Read More]

Imagine being six-years-old and you have just started kindergarten. You are learning to read and making new friends at school.  Then, abruptly, you are removed from the familiarity of all you know after claims of neglect have been ... [Read More]

It’s time for new backpacks and lunch boxes, freshly sharpened pencils, packs of markers, and piles of glue sticks. It also means new classrooms, meeting the teachers, homework assignments, riding the bus and being surrounded by other ... [Read More]

Meet Aubren and Zach. They came to LFCS several years ago to learn more about foster care and adoption services. Their journey to parenthood took several interesting turns, but the support from LFCS made the difference. Watch ... [Read More]

Darren spent four years feeling isolated and ashamed after being sexually abused by a close family friend. The idea of telling his parents terrified him. “Would they believe me? Would they think this was my fault?” he ... [Read More]

We traditionally celebrate the wonderful women in our lives on Mother’s Day. This May, LFCS honors the vital role moms have in a child’s life – a role that comes in many forms…biological moms, adoptive moms, foster ... [Read More]

Henley lights up when she sees her mom, Aubrey, walk in the playroom. Love equally reflects from Aubrey’s eyes when she lifts her two-year old daughter into her arms for this afternoon’s fifth hug. From appearances, they ... [Read More]

Shawn is growing up surrounded by crime, violence and poverty. His mom works two jobs to pay rent, utilities, and very few extras. As a single parent, she does her best to be present for her children and ... [Read More]

Baby Mariah knows what it is to be loved. Her parents, Samantha and Drew shower her with affection and are committed to giving her a safe and stable childhood. But it hasn’t been an easy road. Samantha ... [Read More]

Support during pregnancy and the early years of parenting is something we all deserve. LFCS is here to assist women and their families achieve safe and stable home environments through our Family Services. It is one of many ways ... [Read More]

Your generosity shows the room in your heart for people living across Missouri who face challenges that may not be overcome without your help… You can make a difference for children like Henry and Andrew. At just ... [Read More]

Every child deserves a forever family and a home where they feel safe and loved. But sadly, thousands of Missouri children live day-in and day-out in fear and uncertainty. Fourteen-year-old Jenny was one of them. By age ... [Read More]