About
Founded in 1868, the organization has made progressive program changes over its 155-year history to meet the shifting needs of children and families in Missouri. They provide various services, including adoption, counseling, foster care, and pregnancy and parenting services, statewide, serving communities including St. Louis, Kansas City, and rural regions. Their mission is to empower children and families to overcome challenges today so they can build a better tomorrow. They strive to maintain the highest ethical standards, honesty, and transparency, and provide the highest quality services to produce exceptional results for those they serve.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Adoption Services
LFCS provides a full-service approach, including support for birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees throughout the adoption process and post-placement.
Behavioral Health Therapy
They provide professional counseling services for children and families to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, and more.
School-Based Counseling
LFCS offers counseling services in schools to support students and families.
Foster Care Services
Through their membership with St. Louis Partners, they provide case management services in cooperation with Missouri's Children's Division for kids who are in state custody.
Hilltop Parenting Services
They offer 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.