Lutheran Family and Childrens Services of Missouri St. Louis

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 20 years and under

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

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

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

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

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

- Picture ID - Proof of Insurance

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

- Sliding Fee Scale - Accepts Insurance - 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ages 0-5 years

Fees

No Fees

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

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

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

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - May be able to accommodate other languages

Service Area

Franklin County and St. Louis City/County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

WINGS (Women in Need Growing Strong): 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 7:00pm - Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm - Other hours available by appointment

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Pregnant women, birth fathers and their families

Fees

No Fees

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

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

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

During the school day - call for specific hours

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Students must be attending a school in Bayless, University City or Mehlville School Districts or Lutheran School District in St. Louis County, Missouri

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Referral by parent or school

Languages

- English - May be able to accommodate other languages

Service Area

Students in one of the following school districts in St. Louis County: Bayless, Mehlville, University City and all Lutheran Elementary and High Schools

Geography Served

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