Lutheran Family and Childrens Services Southeast Missouri Office
Address
3178 Blattner Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-5866
AKA:
LFCS
Description:
Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri (LFCS) is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential social services, including mental health support, foster care, adoption, pregnancy support, and parenting education.
Hours:
Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Fri - 8:30am to 12:00pm(Noon)
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 18, 2026
Employer ID:
430652650
Year Incorporated:
1973
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3178 Blattner Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Contacts
Michelle Meier
Jenny Thomas
Phone Numbers
Main
(573) 334-5866
24-Hour Hotline - Pregnancy Services
(573) 275-7877
Fax
(573) 334-7593
Toll Free
(866) 326-5327
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Adoption Program: Provides domestic infant placement and post placement counseling and supervision.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12:00pm(Noon)
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
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Bollinger County
- Butler County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Dunklin County
- Iron County
- Madison County
- Mississippi County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Perry County
- Sainte Genevieve County
- Saint Francois County
- Scott County
- Stoddard County
- Wayne County
- Bollinger County
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Description
call or visit our website for more information
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
all counties in MO
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides home studies for international, independent and relative adoptions, and for custody and guardianship placements.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12:00pm(Noon)
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/southeast-office/ To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Bollinger County
- Butler County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Dunklin County
- Iron County
- Madison County
- Mississippi County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Perry County
- Sainte Genevieve County
- Saint Francois County
- Scott County
- Stoddard County
- Wayne County
- Bollinger County
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Description
"Memory Loss Groups": Provides respite care for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia or memory loss including socialization, cognitive and stimulation activities.
Hours
- Mon - 9:30am to 1:30pm - Thu - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia or memory loss
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Cape Girardeau County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides support groups to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia or memory loss through the REACH Program to enhance Alzheimer's caregiver health.
Hours
Second Monday each month - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia or memory loss
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Cape Girardeau and Perry County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Emergency foster care for children needing a stable, secure environment during a crisis.
Hours
Call For Hours
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Ages 0-5 years
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Scott, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Education, support and case management services for families with children under the age of three.
Hours
Call For Days/Hours
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Child in the home age 3 years old and under - Individuals who are pregnant
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website to apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Cape Girardeau County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Cape Girardeau County
- Cape Girardeau County
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Description
Provides emotional support, information and guidance for older adults who are having mental, emotional or social adjustment problems.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
- Ages 55 years and older - Families with seniors age 55 years and older
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Scott, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Supervised Visitation Program: Provides a space for non-custodial parents/guardians to have supervised visitation as ordered by the court.
Hours
Call For Hours
Required Documents
Court Order
Eligibility
Families with Court Ordered Supervised visitation/custody exchange
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Cape Girardeau County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides temporary foster care for parents needing time to make a permanent plan for the child and for children waiting to be adopted.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12:00pm(Noon)
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Children ages 0-5 years
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Scott, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Bollinger County
- Butler County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Dunklin County
- Iron County
- Madison County
- Mississippi County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Perry County
- Sainte Genevieve County
- Saint Francois County
- Scott County
- Stoddard County
- Wayne County
- Bollinger County
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Description
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
Call For Days/Hours
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Pregnant women, birth fathers and their families
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website to apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Scott, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Bollinger County
- Butler County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Dunklin County
- Iron County
- Madison County
- Mississippi County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Perry County
- Sainte Genevieve County
- Saint Francois County
- Scott County
- Stoddard County
- Wayne County
- Bollinger County
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Description
Provides specialized adoption for domestic, international, relative, and independent adoptions.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12:00pm(Noon)
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Scott, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard and Wayne counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Bollinger County
- Butler County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Dunklin County
- Iron County
- Madison County
- Mississippi County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Perry County
- Sainte Genevieve County
- Saint Francois County
- Scott County
- Stoddard County
- Wayne County
- Bollinger County
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Description
Provides financial assistance with water bills when funds are available.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Proof of Residency - Utility Bill
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Cape Girardeau County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
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