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Lauren is a 21-year-old single mom who inspires all who have the privilege of meeting her. She works full-time at a local daycare and goes to college part-time. She became a client at LFCS over 3 years ago ... [Read More]

Have you completed your family through in vitro fertilization (IVF)? Do you have frozen embryos in storage from those procedures?  There are currently over 600,000 frozen embryos in storage in the United States.  If you are one ... [Read More]

As many are aware, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois recently announced major cuts – with plans to close 30 programs and eliminate more than 750 positions (over 40% of their work force).   Lutheran Social Services of Illinois ... [Read More]

January is National Mentor Month At LFCS, our CALL and CHOICES mentor programs provide this valuable service to many young people throughout St. Louis. Our mentors work with children after school and all day throughout the summer ... [Read More]

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, and most are completely unaware that they could be getting better sleep. Inadequate sleep can cause impaired memory and thought ... [Read More]

Residents of Franklin, Jefferson and St. Louis Counties Impacted by Flood Invited to Drive-Thru Supply Pick Up SAINT LOUIS (January 4, 2016) — Franklin, Jefferson and St. Louis County Offices of Emergency Management, in conjunction with the ... [Read More]

We all make New Year’s resolutions with good intentions – lose 20 pounds, or quit smoking, or get organized. But let’s face it, the majority of us end the year in the same place we began it ... [Read More]

Understanding Depression Depression is a common condition that affects 1 in 10 Americans each year. It can affect a person of any age, race or social standing. People misunderstand depression to be sadness, or a down mood ... [Read More]

Countless studies show how important it is for parents to play with their young children. The developmentally positive effects on social skills, physical and emotional regulation, and creativity are seemingly endless.   Parents fulfill roles as a teacher ... [Read More]

“Thank you so much, LFCS, for helping us with the most precious gift in the world!” Little Jake found a forever loving home, because of friends like you! Jake’s birth parents knew they were not in a ... [Read More]

“Thank God for such a wonderful person and a great establishment.  I love this place and I hope that more families can be helped and experience the joy and help I have experienced.” Tammy and her children ... [Read More]

What is stress? Life asks a lot of us – spouses, jobs, arguments with friends, sick pets – and at a certain point we have more to deal with than we can handle emotionally.1 That’s when stress ... [Read More]