Lutheran Family and Childrens Services of Missouri Southwest Missouri

Address

2130 North Glenstone Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803

(417) 862-1972

www.lfcsmo.org/locations/southwest-office

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.

AKA
LFCS-SWMO

Hours:

- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Fri - 8:30am to 12:00pm
- Other hours available by appointment

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

February 17, 2026

Employer ID:

430652650

Year Incorporated:

1964

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2130 North Glenstone Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803

Contacts

Jenny Thomas

Intake Manager

(314) 754-2807

jennyt@lfcs.org

Michelle Meier

Chief Performance Officer

(314) 754-2731

michelle.meier@lfcs.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(417) 862-1972

24-Hour Hotline - Pregnancy Services

(800) 785-8546

Toll Free

(866) 326-5327

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

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 12pm - Other hours available by appointment

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Ages 12 to 17 years old

Fees

- Sliding Fee Scale - Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Missouri State

Geography Served

None

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Description

Handles infant, special needs, guardianships, international, relative and independent adoptions.

Hours

- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12pm - Other hours available by appointment

Required Documents

Photo ID

Eligibility

Individuals who have adopted a child or in the process of adopting a child

Fees

- Sliding Fee Scale - Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call to Apply

Languages

- English - May be able to accommodate other languages

Service Area

Missouri State

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

  • 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
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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 12pm - Other hours available by appointment

                                                          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

                                                          - Sliding scale fee - Subsidy and tax credit may be available - Call For Details

                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                          Call or Visit Website to apply

                                                          Languages

                                                          - English - May be able to accommodate other languages

                                                          Service Area

                                                          Missouri State

                                                          Geography Served

                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                          • 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
                                                                                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-0300.0350) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                  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 12pm - Other hours available by appointment

                                                                                                                  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

                                                                                                                  - Sliding scale fee - Subsidy and tax credit may be available - Call For Details

                                                                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                  Call or Visit Website to apply

                                                                                                                  Languages

                                                                                                                  - English - May be able to accommodate other languages

                                                                                                                  Service Area

                                                                                                                  Missouri State

                                                                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                  • 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
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                                                                                                                                                                          Description

                                                                                                                                                                          Provides cognitive behavioral therapy services through interventions to treat thoughts and cognitions as behaviors.

                                                                                                                                                                          Hours

                                                                                                                                                                          - Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12pm - Other hours available by appointment

                                                                                                                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                                          - Photo ID - Proof of Insurance

                                                                                                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                                          No Restrictions

                                                                                                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                                                                                                          Sliding Fee Scale

                                                                                                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                                          Call To Apply

                                                                                                                                                                          Languages

                                                                                                                                                                          - English - May be able to accommodate other languages

                                                                                                                                                                          Service Area

                                                                                                                                                                          Missouri State

                                                                                                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                          None

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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-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12pm - Other hours available by appointment

                                                                                                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                                          Couples

                                                                                                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                                                                                                          Sliding Fee Scale Call For Details

                                                                                                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                                          Call To Apply

                                                                                                                                                                          Languages

                                                                                                                                                                          English May be able to accommodate other languages

                                                                                                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                          None

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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-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12pm - Other hours available by appointment

                                                                                                                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                                          Call For Details

                                                                                                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                                          Families

                                                                                                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                                                                                                          - Sliding Fee Scale - Call For Details

                                                                                                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                                          Call To Apply

                                                                                                                                                                          Languages

                                                                                                                                                                          - English - May be able to accommodate other languages

                                                                                                                                                                          Service Area

                                                                                                                                                                          Missouri State

                                                                                                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                          None

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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-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12pm - Other hours available by appointment

                                                                                                                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                                          Call For Details

                                                                                                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                                          No Restrictions

                                                                                                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                                                                                                          - Sliding Fee Scale - Call For Details

                                                                                                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                                          Call To Apply

                                                                                                                                                                          Languages

                                                                                                                                                                          - English - May be able to accommodate other languages

                                                                                                                                                                          Service Area

                                                                                                                                                                          Missouri State

                                                                                                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                          None

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                                                                                                                                                                          Description

                                                                                                                                                                          Provides in-home parenting support, education and case management services.

                                                                                                                                                                          Hours

                                                                                                                                                                          - Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12:00pm - Other hours available by appointment

                                                                                                                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                                          Call For Details

                                                                                                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                                          Parents with children under the age of 3 and/or are currently pregnant

                                                                                                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                                                                                                          No Fees

                                                                                                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                                          Call or visit website to apply

                                                                                                                                                                          Languages

                                                                                                                                                                          - English - Interpretation services available

                                                                                                                                                                          Service Area

                                                                                                                                                                          Missouri State

                                                                                                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                                                          • 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
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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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  - Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12pm - Other hours available by appointment

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Missouri State

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 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
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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-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 12pm - Other hours available by appointment

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Individuals with behavioral or adjustment problems

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          sliding fee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Call To Schedule An Appointment

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Languages

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          English May be able to accommodate other languages

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          None

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