by beanstalk | Jun 29, 2026 | Counseling, Mental Health, school counseling, youth development
If you have ever tried to get a child or teenager into a therapist, you know exactly how that first phone call goes. You finally work up the courage to seek help, you navigate the insurance runaround, and then you hit the phrase that seems to define youth mental...
by david | Jan 2, 2026 | Adoption, foster care, Mental Health, Parenting, pregnancy services
The work we do at Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) is rooted in purpose and sustained by the real progress of the families we serve. As we begin 2026, we know the challenges facing children and families are growing, especially as rising costs for...
by david | Sep 5, 2025 | Counseling, Mental Health
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) brings a critical issue into national focus: the mental health of young people. The AAP now recommends that all children and teens receive annual screenings for mental and behavioral health concerns—a step...
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 david | Apr 28, 2025 | Counseling, Mental Health, mental health services
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge the mental health challenges our communities face and to shine a light on the resources and organizations working to provide hope and healing. In Missouri, the need has never been greater. Missouri’s...
