Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri
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Contact Information
9666 Olive Blvd
Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63132
United States
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Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63132
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM-12:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Through Christ’s love, we empower children and families to overcome challenges today so they can build a better tomorrow.
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri (LFCS) is a not-for-profit social services organization serving the State of Missouri. The organization has been in existence since 1868, when it was founded as a residence for children left homeless after the Civil War. LFCS has made progressive program changes over its 150-year history in order to meet the shifting needs of children and families in Missouri
Our goal is to deliver quality services to our clients. If you are unhappy with our services or with any agency procedure, you are entitled to express that dissatisfaction verbally and/or in writing. Services at LFCS are strength-based and collaborative, promoting respect and positive behavior in a safe and secure environment. We assess potential clients for appropriateness of service and may refer to other resources to best meet the needs of the client. We value the opportunity to provide services to you. As a client at LFCS, you are entitled to certain rights and have certain responsibilities. These rights and responsibilities vary based on the services you are seeking. LFCS respects your right to confidentiality and makes every effort to protect your Health Information.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
Foster parents receive a maintenance payment to help cover some of the care costs of raising a child. The rate parents receive varies depending on the child's age and their special needs. Foster children also receive a clothing allowance, covering their medical needs.
The Missouri Department of Social Services website shows you the latest rates.
However, these maintenance payments aren't always enough. Everything from school supplies to toys can cut into that budget. Many businesses and organizations are stepping up to help cover the gaps and assist foster families.
Foster Together provides a walk-in shopping service for foster children free of charge. Kids can find new and like-new clothing, toys, car seats, and more.
Foster parents caring for younger children can look to Nurses for Newborns, which provides health assessments, screenings, education, and more support.
Another valuable resource is respite care, which gives foster parents a break when needed. Respite foster care is a temporary service offered by other trained foster families. It's also useful in the event of an emergency situation.
Ratings and Reviews
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Mar 01, 2017
They are on the 4th floor and have liscensed physiologists, and therapists who give excellent service to children, young adults, grown men and woman who need help as well as the family member affected.