Lutheran Family and Childrens Services of Missouri St. Louis
Address
9666 Olive Boulevard
Suite 400
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 787-5100
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. Services include Crisis Nurseries/Child Care, Student Counseling Services, Subject Tutoring, Pregnancy Counseling, Adoption Evaluation/Placement, Adoptive Home Studies, Preadoptive Foster Care, Adult/Child Mentoring Programs, Foster Parent/Family Recruitment, Home Based Parenting Education, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Conjoint Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Adolescent/Youth Counseling, and Speakers/Speakers Bureaus.
Hours:
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Fri - 8:30am to 12:00pm(Noon)
Other hours available by appointment
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 18, 2026
Employer ID:
430652650
Year Incorporated:
1964
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
9666 Olive Boulevard
Suite 400
Saint Louis, MO 63132
Contacts
Michelle Meier
Jenny Thomas
Phone Numbers
Main
(314) 787-5100
24-Hour Hotline - Pregnancy Services
(314) 258-6169
Fax
(314) 534-1588
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 adjustment problems, anger management, anxiety, behavioral problems, bullying, divorce/separation, family/sibling relationship and more.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 7:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Parent/Guardian must provide: - Photo ID - Proof of Insurance
Eligibility
Age 19 years and under
Fees
-grant funding - Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
St Louis, Franklin, St Charles and Jefferson Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jefferson County
- Lincoln County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Warren County
- Jefferson County
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Description
Adoption Program: Provides domestic infant placement and post placement counseling and supervision
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 7:00pm - 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 To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Franklin 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 7:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
- 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 To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Franklin County
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Description
- CALL Mentoring Program - (Children Alive Learning Leadership): Addresses the needs of vulnerable youth in at-risk environments through group mentoring sessions. - C.H.O.I.C.E.S.: Provides gender specific group mentoring program for girls. Program addresses a complex array of issues facing pre-teenage and teenage girls.
Hours
Call For Hours
Required Documents
- Child(s) Birth Certificate - Social Security Card - Medicaid Card - Parent/Guardian Proof of Income - Written Parental Consent
Eligibility
- CALL Mentoring Program: Ages 6-18 years - C.H.O.I.C.E.S.: Girls ages 10-17 years
Fees
CALL Mentoring Program: - Sliding Fee Scale based on income - Some Insurances accepted - Medicaid - Medicare - Depending on residency of child, fees can be waived C.H.O.I.C.E.S.: No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
- CALL Mentoring Program: St. Louis City/County, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles and Warren Counties in Missouri - C.H.O.I.C.E.S.: St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides cognitive behavioral therapy services through interventions to treat thoughts and cognitions as behaviors.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 7:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Proof of Insurance
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
- Grant funded - Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website to apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, Franklin, Jefferson and St. Charles Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Jefferson County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Franklin 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-Thu - 8:30am to 7:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
- Picture ID - Proof of Insurance
Eligibility
Couples
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
Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Louis City/County, St. Charles and Warren Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Serves as an 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
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, Franklin and St. Charles Counties in Missouri
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 7:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Proof of Insurance
Eligibility
Families with child(ren) ages 19 years old and under
Fees
-grant funded - Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website to apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, Franklin, Jefferson and St. Charles Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jefferson County
- Lincoln County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Warren County
- Jefferson County
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Description
Recruits families to provide foster care for children. Provides training, certification and monitoring placements in family homes.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 7:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Families
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Franklin and St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Evidence based Nurturing Network curriculum offering parenting information regarding child developmental stages, use of play in child development, appropriate discipline techniques, etc.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Proof of Residency
Eligibility
- Pregnant mothers - Parents with children under the age of 3 year old
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website to apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, Franklin and St. Charles Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Franklin 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, depression, grief and loss, behavior disorders, self-esteem, substance abuse and mental illness.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 7:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
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
Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Louis City/County, St. Charles and Warren Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Emergency/Crisis/Respite Foster Care: 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 7:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Children ages 0-5 years old
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
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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
St. Louis City/County, Franklin and St. Charles Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Franklin County
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Description
Speakers Bureau - Public Education: Provides presentations about teen pregnancy, counseling issues, mental health needs and advocacy.
Hours
Call For Hours
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
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Mental health counselors are embedded within schools offering counseling, prevention, and early intervention to reach youth struggling with depression, emotional and/or behavioral issues, as well as services that introduce and support healthy alternatives to substance abuse, violence, and aggression.
Hours
Call For Days/Hours
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Student must attend school where therapist is embedded
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Referral by parent or school
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
Schools in St Louis City, County, St Charles County, Jefferson County and Franklin Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
OASIS - School Tutoring: A tutoring program in partnership with OASIS Institute to help children learn to read.
Hours
Call For Hours
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Children must be attending a St. Louis area Lutheran Grade School
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Referral from Parent or School
Languages
- English - May be able to accommodate other languages
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
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