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Motherhood comes in many forms. At LFCS, we make every effort to serve women in their role as mothers – biological moms, adoptive moms, foster moms, grandmothers, and other women who are raising the youngest generation. Creating, sharing and improving ... [Read More]

Three years ago, as a senior in high school, Jessica was devastated to learn that she was pregnant. She had grown up in poverty and spent time in foster care. She never received the kind of support ... [Read More]

Bentley was just four-months old when he was brought into the care of LFCS. After his birth parents shook and suffocated him to near death, he spent three weeks in the ICU recovering. The abuse left Bentley ... [Read More]

LFCS promises to keep families safe, healthy, and together. Foster care reunification is one way we keep that promise, but the path for parents is not always easy.  Sha Sha knows. She faced the reality of losing her children. ... [Read More]

Caring for children is often instinctual. But what happens when a mother struggles with post-partum depression…when she can barely get out of bed, much less meet the needs of her child? Does that mother care for her ... [Read More]

Having a baby can challenge even when you feel like you have it all together. So imagine living on the streets with your young son and finding out you are pregnant as you struggle to overcome addiction. What choice ... [Read More]

Parenting can be a challenge when you have the support of a caring partner or family close by, so imagine being a single mother of three, working full-time at minimum wage, and discovering a fourth child would ... [Read More]

It’s that time of year; the long awaited holiday season is upon us and has been flashing its colors in stores since November 1. The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration, but ... [Read More]

The late comedian George Burns often said, “happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” Ha! Keeping a good sense of humor can be an asset as we approach the holidays, a time ... [Read More]

Fear of the unknown is difficult in any situation, but in adoption it is a lifelong fear. Larry and Jennifer have experienced this fear in many aspects along their adoption journey.  The couple has adopted two boys ... [Read More]

Knowing the difference between bullying and conflict can help you detect whether or not your child is being bullied. Conflict is a part of everyday life. Learning to handle conflict is an important social skill for children to ... [Read More]

An increased level of anxiety when taking a test is normal in students and can sometimes even motivate students to prepare and do well on a test. However, some students experience a high level of anxiety when ... [Read More]