Lutheran Family and Childrens Services of Missouri Southwest Missouri
Address
2130 North Glenstone Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 862-1972
AKA:
LFCS
Description:
Serving Missouri children and families through family services including adoption, foster care, and pregnancy and parenting services and support. Services include Pregnancy Counseling, Adoption Counseling and Support, Adoption Evaluation/Placement, Adoptive Home Studies, Parenting Skills Classes, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Conjoint Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Adolescent/Youth Counseling, and Psychological Assessment.
ALSO KNOWN AS
LFCS
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 25, 2024
Employer ID:
430652650
Year Incorporated:
1964
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2130 North Glenstone Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803
Contacts
Susan McDowell
Michelle Meier
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 862-1972
24-Hour Hotline - Pregnancy Services
(417) 268-8997
Toll Free
(866) 326-5327
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Offers counseling services which encourages a child or youth to share their concerns and discuss issues that are impacting their lives in a negative way. Issues addressed may include anger management, anxiety, behavioral problems, bullying, divorce/separation, family/sibling relationship, grief, loss and trauma.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm - Other hours available by appointment
Required Documents
Parent/Guardian must provide: Photo ID Proof of Insurance
Eligibility
Age 20 years and under
Fees
Sliding Fee Scale Accepts Insurance Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Benton County
- Camden County
- Cedar County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Hickory County
- Jasper County
- Laclede County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Miller County
- Morgan County
- Newton County
- Ozark County
- Polk County
- Pulaski County
- Saint Clair County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Handles infant, special needs, guardianships, international, relative and independent adoptions.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Individuals who have adopted a child or in the process of adopting a child
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Come In Person To Apply
Languages
English May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Cedar County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Hickory County
- Howell County
- Jasper County
- Laclede County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Newton County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Phelps County
- Polk County
- Pulaski County
- Saint Clair County
- Shannon County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Texas County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Adoption Program: Provides domestic infant placement and post placement counseling and supervision
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of Income Proof of Residency
Eligibility
Missouri residents who are able and willing to meet the needs of children served by LFCS Age Restrictions Apply Call For Details
Fees
Subsidy and tax credit may be available Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call or Visit Website At www.lfcsmo.org/locations/southwest-office To Apply
Languages
English May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Cedar County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Hickory County
- Howell County
- Jasper County
- Laclede County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Newton County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Phelps County
- Polk County
- Pulaski County
- Saint Clair County
- Shannon County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Texas County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Provides home studies for international, independent and relative adoptions, and for custody and guardianship placements.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of Income Proof of Residency Call For Details
Eligibility
Missouri residents who are able and willing to meet the needs of children served by LFCS Age Restrictions Apply Call For Details
Fees
Subsidy and tax credit may be available Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call or Visit Website At www.lfcsmo.org/locations/southwest-office To Apply
Languages
English May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Cedar County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Hickory County
- Howell County
- Jasper County
- Laclede County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Newton County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Phelps County
- Polk County
- Pulaski County
- Saint Clair County
- Shannon County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Texas County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Provides cognitive behavioral therapy services through interventions to treat thoughts and cognitions as behaviors.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of Insurance
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Sliding Fee Scale Accepts Insurance and Medicaid Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Benton County
- Camden County
- Cedar County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Hickory County
- Jasper County
- Laclede County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Miller County
- Morgan County
- Newton County
- Ozark County
- Polk County
- Pulaski County
- Saint Clair County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Provides conjoint counseling services that includes both partners to discuss issues such as marriage preparation, communication problems, financial problems, conflict, substance abuse, separation/divorce, sexual problems, relationships and mental illness.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of Insurance
Eligibility
Couples
Fees
Sliding Fee Scale Accepts Insurance Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Benton County
- Camden County
- Cedar County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Hickory County
- Jasper County
- Laclede County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Miller County
- Morgan County
- Newton County
- Ozark County
- Polk County
- Pulaski County
- Saint Clair County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Offers family counseling services to discuss issues such as separation/divorce, extended family or blended family concerns, chronic illness, family concerns, financial stress, family conflict, substance abuse, grief, loss and more.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of Insurance
Eligibility
Families
Fees
Sliding Fee Scale Accepts Insurance Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Benton County
- Camden County
- Cedar County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Hickory County
- Jasper County
- Laclede County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Miller County
- Morgan County
- Newton County
- Ozark County
- Polk County
- Pulaski County
- Saint Clair County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Offers counseling services to emphasize individual change and growth. Issues addressed may include relationship problems, anxiety, work-related concerns, spiritual concerns, depression, grief and loss, behavior disorders, self-esteem, substance abuse and mental illness.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of Insurance
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Sliding Fee Scale Accepts Insurance Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Benton County
- Camden County
- Cedar County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Hickory County
- Jasper County
- Laclede County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Miller County
- Morgan County
- Newton County
- Ozark County
- Polk County
- Pulaski County
- Saint Clair County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Provides foster and adoptive parenting skills classes/training for families that are interested in adopting.
Hours
Call For Hours
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Families that are interested in fostering or adopting children in the Missouri foster care system
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Come In Person To Apply
Languages
English May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Cedar County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Hickory County
- Howell County
- Jasper County
- Laclede County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Newton County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Phelps County
- Polk County
- Pulaski County
- Saint Clair County
- Shannon County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Texas County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
WINGS (Women in Need Growing Strong): Provides pregnancy counseling to women, teens and their family members regarding crisis or unplanned pregnancy. Services include but are not limited too referrals to medical care, mental health screenings, financial assistance, parenting options, adoption planning and more.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Pregnant women, birth fathers and their families
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Cedar County
- Christian County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Douglas County
- Greene County
- Hickory County
- Howell County
- Jasper County
- Laclede County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Newton County
- Oregon County
- Ozark County
- Phelps County
- Polk County
- Pulaski County
- Saint Clair County
- Shannon County
- Stone County
- Taney County
- Texas County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Wright County
- Barry County
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Description
Conducts assessments of a person's behavior to evaluate and identify the best mode of treatment for individuals who have behavioral or adjustment problems.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID Insurance Card Medicaid Card
Eligibility
Individuals with behavioral or adjustment problems
Fees
Accepts Insurance Medicaid Medicare
Intake Procedure
Call To Schedule An Appointment
Languages
English May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster and Wright Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
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