Youth Programs
LFCS Rallies Around Kids During This Election Season
As election season approaches, we encourage you to focus on what truly matters: the well-being of children and families in our community. While…
Homeschooling
Homeschooling is uncharted territory for many parents. If you are feeling overwhelmed by this unexpected challenge, you aren’t alone and LFCS is here…
Beating the odds
Shawn is growing up surrounded by crime, violence and poverty. His mom works two jobs to pay rent, utilities, and very few extras.…
Promoting Positive Norms: Living Drug-Free
Society and the media often promote negative social norms in regards to substance abuse. As a result, children and teens can be misinformed…
Building Self-Confidence
During his 4th grade year, Eric participated in the LFCS program, Project STEPUp . After completing the 10-week Botvin LifeSkills program with the rest of his…
Your Opinion Matters!
Your opinion matters at LFCS! The mission of Lutheran Family and Children’s Services is to help families, children and individuals experience greater hope and…
Afterschool Activities
What do your kids do after school each day? More than 26 percent of school-age children are on their own after school, according…
Join Our Advocacy Network
“Why don’t you pick on someone your own size?” In Hollywood playgrounds, it’s easy to spot the villain, because they’ll be bullying someone…
Keep Your Child Learning This Summer!
10 St. Louis Activities to Keep Your Child Learning This Summer Yay, it’s summertime! This is what most school age children are yelling…
Early Head Start Program begins at Hilltop
LFCS Partners with Youth In Need in the Early Head Start Expansion Grant St. Louis, Missouri (May 25, 2016) – Lutheran Family and…