About
The organization has been in existence since 1868, when it was founded as a residence for children left homeless after the Civil War. LFCS provides a range of services, including adoption, foster care, behavioral health counseling, pregnancy and parenting services, and more. They serve communities across Missouri, including St. Louis, Kansas City, and rural regions statewide. Their mission is to empower children and families to overcome challenges today so they can build a better tomorrow. They strive to provide the highest quality services and produce exceptional results for those they serve.
Insurance & payment
LFCS accepts a variety of insurance plans, including Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carebridge EAP, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, ComPsych, Magellan, and Medicare. Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carebridge EAP
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Magellan Health
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of network
Listed fee: $100 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Adoption Services
LFCS offers a full-service approach to adoption, including support for birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees throughout the adoption process and post-placement.
Behavioral Health Therapy
LFCS provides professional counseling services for children and families to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, and more.
Foster Care
Through their membership with St. Louis Partners, LFCS provides case management services in cooperation with Missouri's Children's Division for kids who are in state custody.
Hilltop Parenting Services
LFCS offers state-licensed and nationally-accredited early education through a wrap-around approach that benefits the whole family.
Pregnancy Support
LFCS provides non-judgmental support, including free pregnancy testing, parenting education, case management, supportive counseling, and resource referral.
School-Based Counseling
LFCS offers counseling services for children and families in a school-based setting.