Blog

Celebrating Wellness Month: Why LFCS’s Support for Missouri Families Never Stops August is here, and with it comes National Wellness Month. It serves as a valuable reminder that proper health means more than just physical fitness. It ... [Read More]

Each year, thousands of children in Missouri experience abuse and neglect, facing challenges that can have lifelong consequences. At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri, we recognize Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in April as ... [Read More]

In preparation for this story, we asked the current staff of Hilltop Child and Family Development Center to share any insights, stories, or memories they have of L’tanya Harris. The most common sentiments shared were: Truly loves ... [Read More]

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]

Too often, we underemphasize the role of “Dad” when it comes to raising a family. Traditionally, Mothers are presumed to take on more responsibilities and have higher expectations than Fathers do, with regard to child-rearing. The role ... [Read More]

Whether your children are returning to the classroom or participating in virtual learning, the beginning of school year is upon us. Although the situation is no laughing matter, remember to find time for humor. The philosopher Aristotle ... [Read More]

Homeschooling is uncharted territory for many parents. If you are feeling overwhelmed by this  unexpected challenge, you aren’t alone and LFCS is here to help you along the way. Keeping a consistent routine is important and key ... [Read More]

Shawn is growing up surrounded by crime, violence and poverty. His mom works two jobs to pay rent, utilities, and very few extras. As a single parent, she does her best to be present for her children and ... [Read More]

As summer ends and a new school year approaches, it is important that parents make positive changes within the family routine to ensure that their children start school on a positive note. Here are some simple skills ... [Read More]

Bruises and broken bones are not the only indicators of abuse. Deep scars left by neglect or emotional abuse may go unseen, but have lasting impact. Breaking the cycle of abuse is needed for so many children, but first we ... [Read More]

A little over 30 years ago, advocates from Missouri and all over the country convinced Congress that child abuse and neglect prevention deserved attention on a federal level and in 1984, under the leadership of President Reagan, ... [Read More]

When we hear the words “domestic violence,” it is probably not children who immediately enter our minds. However, children are profoundly impacted by domestic violence in their homes. According to Children of Domestic Violence, 90% of parents ... [Read More]