Contact Us
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services is a non-profit social services organization that provides six key areas of support to strengthen families in Missouri: Adoption, Foster Care, Pregnancy Services, Parenting Education, Behavioral Health, and Child Development.
For information about our services, call 866-326-LFCS (5327) or email [email protected]. (Please note that this is not a crisis line, and you may need to leave a voicemail.)
Pregnant and need help? Text or call LFCS 24/7 at 800-785-8546. Our pregnancy and adoption staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to assist women considering adoption.
Get in Touch
If you are in crisis or need immediate assistance, here are some helpful resources:
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
You will be connected to a trained counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call, text, or chat.
Domestic Violence Hotline
You will receive free, confidential and compassionate support from highly-trained, expert advocates to help you live your life free of abuse.
SAMHSA Substance Abuse Hotline
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 24/7.
2-1-1 (Operated by United Way 24/7)
Call www.211helps.org
2-1-1 offers a comprehensive database of nonprofits and thousands of available resources in Missouri and Illinois, including education, employment, utility assistance, weather shelters, etc.