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This is an often debated question that deserves some consideration. After the Sandy Hook shootings in December 2012, President Obama urged that Congress find out about the connection between video games and gun violence, due to the ... [Read More]

Self-Care in times of high stress is one of the most important (not selfish) things you can do for yourself as well as for those around you.  If you haven’t taken care of your inner self to ... [Read More]

Easter is HERE! We look outside to see the beauty of God’s work in every beautiful flower and tree coming to life again. It is also a time to reflect on the many children in foster care ... [Read More]

Blog by Rose Schaedler, LFCS Therapist First, what is play therapy? According to the Association for Play Therapy, it is described as: “… a structured, theoretically based approach to therapy that builds on the normal communicative and ... [Read More]

Here are the top 5 reasons NOT to miss the great Kentucky Derby Party hosted by the LFCS Southeast Office: 5.  Mint Juleps- LFCS Style! You won’t want to miss our signature LFCS ‘Run For The Roses’ Mint ... [Read More]

In February LFCS was featured on KFUO (AM850).  Christine Corcoran, LFCS’ Statewide Director of Child Welfare, and David Pennington, LFCS Board Member who was adopted through LFCS, were interviewed by Andy Bates.  David talked about his adoption ... [Read More]

November is National Adoption Month.  LFCS is an expert in the field.  We work with birth parents, adoptive parents and foster parents.  We are here to help, and we are inspired by the families we touch each and ... [Read More]

Much counseling work centers on healthy interpersonal communication, because healthy communication is an integral part of attuning and attaching to another person.   This is true for all relationships, including parent/child, couples, work colleagues, and friendships. One way ... [Read More]

Vince Seyer from the Cape Girardeau area was nominated by LFCS and selected by Heartland News KFVS12 as an ‘Everyday Hero.’  Vince donates his time and his singing abilities for senior citizens who participate in the Memory ... [Read More]

We get a lot of inquiries regarding families that want to do an independent intercountry adoption. With the Universal Accreditation Act that went into effect on July 14, 2014, there are the new guidelines.  Families cannot adopt ... [Read More]

Share your love of reading by volunteering to be an OASIS tutor in one of our Lutheran grade schools. By attending a training class you will learn how to use your gifts and talents to assist a ... [Read More]

On Saturday and Sunday August 23-24 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Nina Jonio is presenting a ‘Neurological Reorganization Introductory Workshop’ at The Creamery Arts Center (411 N. Sherman Parkway) in Springfield. Who should attend this workshop?  ... [Read More]