Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri

Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support services for families and children in Missouri. With a focus on creating safer and more stable home environments, the organization offers a range of services designed to address various needs within the community.

Services

• Adoption Services: The organization provides comprehensive support throughout the adoption process for birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees. This includes full-service adoption facilitation and post-placement support.
• Behavioral Health: LFCS offers professional counseling services targeting issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and suicidality among children and families.
• Foster Care: Through collaboration with Missouri’s Children’s Division and membership in St. Louis Partners, LFCS provides case management services for children in state custody.
• Hilltop Early Education: This program provides state-licensed and nationally accredited, evidence-based early education. It employs a wrap-around approach to benefit entire families.
• Parenting Education: Empowering parents with essential education and support is a key focus. This helps create safe and stable environments for children to thrive.
• Pregnancy Support: LFCS offers non-judgmental support, including free pregnancy testing, parenting education, case management, supportive counseling, and resource referrals.

Mission and Impact

The mission of Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri is to create measurable change by providing quality services that promote healthy relationships, social, emotional, and financial stability for children and families in Missouri. By ensuring parents and caregivers have the necessary skills and resources, LFCS aims to foster sustained well-being and support children's successful progression through school.

Organizational Structure

As a nonprofit organization, LFCS is committed to serving the general public in Missouri. It operates under the premise of providing solution-focused services to address diverse family needs and facilitate a stable, supportive environment for Missouri’s children and families.