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As election season approaches, we encourage you to focus on what truly matters: the well-being of children and families in our community. While we may be passionate about our politics, there’s one thing we can all agree ... [Read More]

Breanna first became involved with Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) in 2017 when she learned she was pregnant with her second child. Her then- 1-year old daughter Cece was keeping her pretty busy, and she felt ... [Read More]

Life can throw unexpected challenges, leaving us feeling lost and unsure of how to navigate the path ahead. For Jamele “Mia” Jones, her journey with Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) started at a pivotal time, reshaping ... [Read More]

After getting sober and finding the strength to leave an abusive relationship, Sabrina found herself without a place for her and her two young sons to call home. When she learned that she was pregnant with her ... [Read More]

Since 1868, LFCS has provided comfort to struggling children and families during their greatest time of need. Since our founding, we have expanded our offices to provide life-changing services to communities in St. Louis, Southeast Missouri, Mid-Missouri, ... [Read More]

  Together we face uncertainty, worry, and sudden changes that affect both our personal and professional lives. We all feel the impact. How we react to these unforeseen disruptions will make a difference in our lives as ... [Read More]

Lera had big dreams. She was bright, enthusiastic, and guided by an ambition to make a difference. At 19, Lera moved to the United States from a small village in eastern Botswana, driven to earn degrees in ... [Read More]

Support during pregnancy and the early years of parenting is something we all deserve. LFCS is here to assist women and their families achieve safe and stable home environments through our Family Services. It is one of many ways ... [Read More]

Heather & Longley’s Story Even before learning they were unable to have biological children, Heather and Longley considered adoption. But as a U.S. Navy test pilot, the couple rarely stayed in one place long enough to even consider ... [Read More]

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]

Did you know 5,141 children in the Missouri were involved in substantiated claims of abuse or neglect in 2017? April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. At LFCS, we want to talk about this public health issue and what we can do ... [Read More]