by david | Jun 1, 2025 | Adoption, Blog, community prevention, family services, foster care, Mental Health, Parenting, pregnancy services
Across Missouri—and the country—nonprofits are facing an urgent and unprecedented reality. Operational costs are rising due to inflation, while government contracts and fixed grants have lost their purchasing power. Organizations like Lutheran Family and Children’s...
by beanstalk | Oct 1, 2024 | Adoption, Blog, community prevention, family services, foster care, mental health services, Parenting, pregnancy services, youth development, Youth Programs
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 on—every child deserves the chance to thrive....
by beanstalk | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog, Counseling, mental health services
“Emily” is a brave girl who works with one of LFCS’ behavioral health therapists. She suffers from having extreme social anxiety and struggles in many common social settings. Recently, Emily had to write an essay for her class that would be presented in front of...
by beanstalk | Dec 16, 2016 | Adoption, Blog, Counseling, foster care, Parenting, pregnancy services, youth development, Youth Programs
Your opinion matters at LFCS! The mission of Lutheran Family and Children’s Services is to help families, children and individuals experience greater hope and wholeness of life. One way we achieve this mission is through advocacy, but we need your help! What...
by beanstalk | Aug 19, 2016 | Adoption, Blog, Counseling, foster care, mid-missouri office, Parenting, pregnancy services, southeast office, southwest office, youth development, Youth Programs
“Why don’t you pick on someone your own size?” In Hollywood playgrounds, it’s easy to spot the villain, because they’ll be bullying someone who can’t defend themselves. The hero immediately steps in to deliver justice, saying their good guy catchphrase. The hero’s...