by beanstalk | Jun 29, 2026 | Adoption, Parenting, pregnancy services
By Tina Miller, Program Coordinator/Adoption at LFCS If you take all the women who become pregnant each year, 90 percent or more will choose to parent their baby. For those who cannot choose parenting, there are several paths available. The five primary options...
by david | Mar 3, 2026 | Adoption, Counseling, foster care, mental health services, Parenting, pregnancy services
Our social workers are the living embodiment of our values. They lead with integrity. They treat every person as valued. And through steady, consistent presence, they create lasting value in the lives of children and families across Missouri. No one chooses this work...
by david | Feb 8, 2026 | foster care, Mental Health, mental health services, Parenting
In 2026, we are looking at our mission through three specific lenses: our Values, the Value we provide to Missouri, and ensuring our people and families feel Valued. This month, we are exploring how our core Values of trust and respect transform “love”...
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 | Nov 10, 2025 | Adoption, Blog, pregnancy services
November is a time to celebrate the beauty of adoption, yet birth parents, often the most courageous part of the adoption story, are frequently overlooked. At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), we are dedicating National Adoption Month to raising...
