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Promise of Childhood

Promise of Childhood

by beanstalk | Jul 2, 2018 | Blog, Counseling, family services, foster care, mental health services, Parenting

Being a kid seems easy enough, but sometimes childhood is littered with challenges that no child should have to face. At LFCS, we want every Missouri child to experience the innocence of childhood feeling safe and loved. Joel’s history teacher was concerned. In recent...

Pregnancy, Abuse and Depression

by beanstalk | Jun 26, 2017 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting, pregnancy services

Rachel was pregnant with her first daughter.  She was out of work, living in a remote area, and traveling over an hour for her prenatal care and other appointments.  Enduring domestic abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, Rachel felt scared, depressed and disconnected....

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