Blog: Southwest Office
Is Minecraft Bad for My Child?
by Albert Thrower, MSW, LMSW If you’re the parent of a child old enough to operate a smartphone or computer, you have probably…
Family Dinner!
Our lives today seem busier than ever, and family bonding time may seem hard to find. However, spending more time as a family…
LFCS Making a Difference!
Check out this video clip from Springfield’s KSPR showing how LFCS is making a difference in the Southwest Region!
Supporting Family & Children of Law Enforcement Officers
The following article, by our own Sarah Buehner, MSW, LCSW, appears in the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Summer 2015 Newsletter. Sarah…
Portraits of Grace: Older Children Needing Forever Homes
Portraits of Grace is a movable tower that showcases the older children who are available for adoption. These kids really need a forever…
Cammie’s Story: Homeless, Unemployed, Parenting and Pregnant
Let’s be honest. Being pregnant it not always the happiest time of your life. It can be scary, especially when the pregnancy is…
Adoption: Feels like a lot of hurry up and wait
by Meg Roetto, MSW, LMSW, LFCS Adoption Case Worker – Southwest Office Sometimes the adoption process can feel like a hurry up and…
How should you talk to your kids about weight?
The best answer, according to the experts, is not at all. You may wonder why this is the advice. But, think about it…
First Time Parents Part 2: Dads
by LFCS Therapist, Tanya Lemmon, MSW, LCSW Last week I posted a blog on First Time Parents: Moms. Here’s another one with tips…
First Time Parents Part 1: Moms
Blog by LFCS Therapist, Tanya Lemmon, MSW, LCSW My husband and I will become first time parents this December! We are so excited…