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Adoptive Home Studies | Lutheran Family and Childrens Services of Missouri Southwest Missouri

2130 North Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803

Eligibility
  • Missouri residents who are able and willing to meet the needs of children served by LFCS
  • Age Restrictions Apply
  • Call For Details
Required documents
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of Income
  • Proof of Residency
  • Call For Details
Hours
  • Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm
  • Fri - 8:30am to 12pm
  • Other hours available by appointment
To access this service, contact:

Jenny Thomas (Intake Manager)

Michelle Meier (Chief Performance Officer)

866-326-5327
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Toll Free

800-785-8546
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24-Hour Hotline - Pregnancy Services

417-862-1972
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Main

Languages
  • English
  • May be able to accommodate other languages
Application process
Call or Visit Website to apply
Fees
  • Sliding scale fee
  • Subsidy and tax credit may be available
  • Call For Details
Service area
Missouri State
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
Last Assured
02/17/2026
Providing organization
LUTHERAN FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES OF MISSOURI
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 Pregnancy Counseling, Adoption Evaluation/Placement, Adoptive Home Studies, Case/Care Management, Teen Expectant/New Parent Assistance, Home Based Parenting Education, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Conjoint Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Adolescent/Youth Counseling, and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment. ALSO KNOWN AS LFCS
Adoptive Home Studies | Lutheran Family and Childrens Services of Missouri Southwest Missouri