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Q&A With Anna Kappel, LFCS Young Professionals Board President

Our Young Professinoals board brings fresh leadership to support Missouri families across the state. Established in 2025, the group is cultivating a new generation of advocates dedicated to serving the St. Louis area and other communities statewide. ... [Read More]

Five Generations of Service to LFCS – Honoring the late Nellie Miller

*A note from LFCS: We featured an article in the Fall edition of the Spirit newsletter, which unfortunately had a few errors. We are honored to share with you the incredible story of Nellie Miller and her ... [Read More]

A Path To Progress: LFCS’ 2023 Accomplishments

This year was an exceptionally successful year for Lutheran Family and Children’s Services. From regional expansion to new offices, grants to graduations, LFCS has been blessed to increase our impact throughout Missouri. As we close this year ... [Read More]

LFCS Historical Highlight: Regional Expansion

For the first 100 years of our existence, LFCS experienced a mix of struggles and successes. From multiple fires demolishing our buildings to adding multiple services to support families, it was an unforgettable journey. In fact, it ... [Read More]

Happy Birthday, Reverend Buenger!

Every story has a beginning, and the story of Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) starts with one man: Rev. Johann Friedrich Buenger. Born on January 2, 1810, Rev. Buenger was an influential spiritual leader known for ... [Read More]

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