Lutheran Family and Childrens Services of Missouri Southwest Missouri
Address
2130 North Glenstone Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 862-1972
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
Michelle Meier
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 862-1972
24-Hour Hotline - Pregnancy Services
(800) 785-8546
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 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
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
- 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-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
- 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-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
- 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-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
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
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
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
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
- 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 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
- 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-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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