Blog: Foster Care
Small Blessings
Sometimes, we are surprised by small blessings… Today was a tough one. One of those days when I question why we choose to…
Missouri Foster Care Facts & Figures
Thousands of people across the state of Missouri are impacted by foster care each year. Want to know how? Here are some facts and…
A Message to Caregivers and Caseworkers
Youth in foster care or kinship care often have experienced abuse, neglect, chaotic living situations, and placement(s) away from their families. Their histories…
Worth the Wait
Our “on-demand” society has conditioned us to think that everything we want in life should happen quickly. We have access to food, entertainment…
Understanding Foster Care Adoption
November is my favorite month of the year! Not because it is my anniversary; not because I love turkey and pumpkin pie; not…
Why I Foster
Why I Foster? For me, it is all about the bedtime routine. It brings me to literal tears thinking about kids going to…
ReMoved
ReMoved tells the story of a young girl as she navigates her way through the foster care system after being removed from her home and…
Celebrating Foster Parents
To celebrate foster parents this final week of National Foster Care Month, we dedicate this poem to you – the families who graciously…
Being Emotionally Invested
As foster parents, we have to walk a fine line between being 100% emotionally invested in the kids in our care, but not…
LFCS Making a Difference!
Check out this video clip from Springfield’s KSPR showing how LFCS is making a difference in the Southwest Region!