by beanstalk | Oct 10, 2023 | Blog, family services, Parenting, pregnancy services
Life can throw unexpected challenges, leaving us feeling lost and unsure of how to navigate the path ahead. For Jamele “Mia” Jones, her journey with Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) started at a pivotal time, reshaping her trajectory...
by beanstalk | Jan 30, 2023 | Adoption, Blog, kansas city office, Parenting, pregnancy services
Since 1868, LFCS has provided comfort to struggling children and families during their greatest time of need. Since our founding, we have expanded our offices to provide life-changing services to communities in St. Louis, Southeast Missouri, Mid-Missouri, and...
by beanstalk | Jan 2, 2019 | Blog, Counseling, family services, Parenting, pregnancy services
Support during pregnancy and the early years of parenting is something we all deserve. LFCS is here to assist women and their families achieve safe and stable home environments through our Family Services. It is one of many ways we are working to reduce the risk of...
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....
by beanstalk | Nov 18, 2016 | Adoption, Blog, foster care, Parenting
Our “on-demand” society has conditioned us to think that everything we want in life should happen quickly. We have access to food, entertainment and communication with others almost as soon as we think of it. When it comes to adoption, all-too-often,...
