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For over three years, LFCS and other organizations and individuals concerned about the well-being of kids in Cape Girardeau County have been meeting as the ‘Putting Kids First Coalition.’ In 2011 the coalition commissioned a formal needs ... [Read More]

We are excited to launch our newly designed website!  And we are excited to have a blog as part of our new site.   If you have a few minutes, browse around.  We are here to help with ... [Read More]

The Mid-Missouri office covers 53 counties in Missouri. Our staff cover all of the Northeast and Northwest part of Missouri, Kansas City, Columbia, Jefferson City, and all surrounding areas.   We are here to serve you!  Our region ... [Read More]

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 the impact we’ve had on the Southeast Missouri community in that time and of ... [Read More]

Our Southwest Missouri office is located in Springfield, Missouri but we cover 28 counties across Missouri — from Joplin to Rolla and Clinton to south of Branson. We are here to serve you!  Our region has three ... [Read More]

What is a mentor? A mentor is a person or a friend who guides a less experienced person through various aspects of life by building a relationship based on trust and positive behaviors. Youth mentoring guarantees a ... [Read More]

The world bombards girls with distractions, false images, and questionable role models every day. It’s no wonder we are seeing so much depression, self-injury, and relational aggression (a.k.a. mean girls) in the women of tomorrow. A Mighty ... [Read More]

Looking for a great new way to volunteer? Share your love of reading with a child and open the door to the world for them! OASIS, an Intergenerational Tutoring Program, is found in Lutheran schools all across ... [Read More]

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Making decisions can be overwhelming and empowering all at the same time. You get to decide what this life you hold in your hands turns out to be. What future do you want your ... [Read More]

It has been almost five years since I made an adoption plan with your office for my unborn son.  He was placed in a wonderful loving home and I am eternally grateful for the caring staff I ... [Read More]

How do I receive services? Just call LFCS and our friendly intake specialist will answer your immediate questions. They will determine which program best meets your needs. If you desire, a social worker will be assigned to ... [Read More]

The Portraits of Grace are pictures of beautiful children that are in the state’s care who are looking for a forever family. It would be wonderful if your church, library, gym, or any place you frequent would ... [Read More]