by beanstalk | Apr 3, 2017 | Adoption, Blog, Counseling, foster care, Parenting, youth development
A little over 30 years ago, advocates from Missouri and all over the country convinced Congress that child abuse and neglect prevention deserved attention on a federal level and in 1984, under the leadership of President Reagan, April was designated as National Child...
by beanstalk | Mar 27, 2017 | Blog, Counseling, youth development
When we hear the words “domestic violence,” it is probably not children who immediately enter our minds. However, children are profoundly impacted by domestic violence in their homes. According to Children of Domestic Violence, 90% of parents who currently engage in...
by beanstalk | Mar 20, 2017 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting, youth development
Because aggressive behavior can often lead to violence, learning how to de-escalate feelings is an important life skill for children and teens. Here at LFCS, we teach kids how to be in charge of their feelings through evidence-based programs. Are you struggling with...
by beanstalk | Mar 15, 2017 | Blog
Social workers stand up for millions of people every day. These include people who are experiencing devastating illnesses and mental health crises, our veterans, children, families and communities. Yet many people still misunderstand who social workers are and the...
by beanstalk | Mar 6, 2017 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting
In the days and weeks following a high-profile tragedy, kids may have a lot of questions about whether something like this could happen to them. In fact, parents themselves may have a lot of worries about the safety of raising children in this world. It’s normal...
