2016 ANNUAL REPORT Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri

One promise. One family.

FAITHFULLY SERVING

Missouri’s Families and Children

OUR PROMISE

At LFCS, we are committed to providing the

highest quality of care to help families,

children and individuals experience greater

hope and wholeness of life. Our roots in

Lutheranism inspire us to wholeheartedly

serve all who need help no matter their

situation or background.

OUR SERVICES

LFCS serves Missouri families, children and

individuals from all walks of life in their

greatest times of need. Services are open to

anyone regardless of race, faith, national

origin, gender, or age. As a nonprofit social

services organization, our goal is to open

doors for people who are challenged by

poverty, unexpected pregnancy, violence,

divorce, unemployment, illness,

homelessness, loneliness and more.

We provide four key areas of support to

tackle these challenges—Child Welfare,

Mental Health Services, Child and Teen

Development, and Disaster Services. The

programs offered through each of these

areas empower those we serve and seek to

develop healthy, supportive foundations for

a lifetime.

Our staff delivers professionalism and

personal care in equal measure to each

client who visits one of our five offices

around the state of Missouri. Everything we

do integrates with the community to enrich

and heal the lives of people so that troubled

individuals find hope and realize that

tomorrow can be different than today.

IN 2016, LFCS HAS TOUCHED THE LIVES OF OVER

46,000 PEOPLE IN MISSOURI THROUGH OUR KEY

AREAS OF SUPPORT.

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CHILD WELFARE LFCS provides permanency, education, financial assistance, counseling and intervention services

in order to provide safety and stability for children. These services include adoption, emergency

foster care, foster care case management, crisis pregnancy counseling, as well as parenting and

nurturing counseling.

715 DAYS OF CARE received through LFCS Emergency Foster Care services for 38 children due to family crisis or instability.

All have been reunified with their families.

191 PERMANENT PLACEMENTS made through LFCS Intercountry Adoption (12), Domestic Adoption (34), and Guardianship Placement (63),

Foster Care Reunification (40), Foster Care Adoption (42). These placements created forever families.

8,903 HOURS OF SERVICE provided to Crisis Pregnancy and Parenting clients to achieve stable home environments and to minimize the

risk of child abuse or neglect. The program served 189 newborns, 585 mothers, 16 fathers, and 606 children

and grandparents in 2016.

“It 's been a gift and a privilege to serve as foster parents for LFCS and witness the love and care given to infants, children, and parents from all walks of life. Unknown/uncertain situations make it sometimes challenging (for all involved), but certainly watching the works of God in human hands has enriched our lives in a very touching way. We are thankful for this special opportunity!”

LFCS Foster Parent

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MENTAL HEALTH LFCS addresses the mental health needs across the state in a variety of ways. Areas of focus

include individuals, couples, families, maternal mental health and seniors facing Alzheimer’s and

dementia. These services are delivered through one-on-one counseling, psychiatry and psychology

services, school-based counseling, and senior-focused groups.

5,401 PEOPLE SERVED through outpatient counseling to couples, families and individuals.

40,005 HOURS OF COUNSELING to discuss depression, attachment issues, parent-child concerns, family relationships, work problems,

anxiety, self-esteem concerns, child/adolescent issues, separation/divorce, school problems, stress, trauma,

grief and loss, and any other client concern.

87 SITES making mental health the priority across Missouri, including 69 schools and 18 office locations.

“I am seeing remarkable changes in the behaviors of the students who regularly visit with our LFCS Counselor. She responds promptly to any special requests I have of her to intervene with immediate behavior issues as they relate to her therapy with my students. This is an incredible resource! I cannot thank LFCS enough for their contribution to our students' success!”

Administrator from an LFCS School Counseling Site

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LFCS provides evidence-based programs to at-risk youth to teach positive life skills and values,

enabling participants to be productive citizens in a global world. Curricula includes violence and

substance abuse prevention, anger management, academic achievement and career development,

character building, interpersonal communication, promotion of self-esteem, and more.

3,455 CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVED through LFCS Youth Development programs.

38 SITES managed across St. Louis that deliver success into the hands of at-risk youth, ages 6 to 17.

1,791 SESSIONS OFFERED in area classrooms and community centers to serve families facing diverse challenges and address risks such

as violence and substance abuse.

814 HOURS of follow up counseling and case management delivered.

“Many LFCS Youth Development clients face risk factors every day. They often live at or just above the poverty line and are exposed to violence, drugs, alcohol and firearms in the community. Many struggle with low school performance and/or socially disoriented attitudes and beliefs. While these factors are not the direct causes of risk-taking, they do increase the likelihood that youth will use aggressive or unhealthy behavior as a means of expression, manipulation, or retaliation, or will abuse alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.”

LFCS Program Director

DISASTER SERVICES LFCS Disaster Services prepares for, responds to, and supports disaster recovery efforts with individuals,

families, and communities to build and maintain resiliency and sustainability. Some key areas of our work

include: 1) providing Disaster Case Management Services; 2) supporting long-term recovery efforts by

addressing unmet community needs and building capacity; 3) providing emotional and spiritual care for

disaster survivors and for those who assist in disaster response and recovery; 4) coordinating volunteers;

and 5) providing disaster risk-reduction by helping communities build resilience.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ADVOCACY LFCS Advocacy identifies, monitors, and recommends action on federal, state, and local policy, as it

impacts the needs of our clients and our ability to serve them. LFCS Advocacy also supports, develops,

and maintains effective information networks at local and state levels; disseminates information on

administrative and legislative issues to LFCS board, staff, volunteers, congregations, and the general

public; cultivates working relationships with government officials and staff at federal, state, and local levels;

develops positions and recommendations for action on selected issues; and presents testimony before

legislative bodies and administrative agencies.

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30 HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY NATURAL DISASTER repaired/served through LFCS Disaster Services. Before coming to LFCS, these households had exhausted

all personal resources, insurance benefits, and government aid.

38 PEOPLE trained in current best practices and equipped to assist their communities in disaster preparedness through

two LFCS sponsored Disaster Case Management trainings.

640 CONTACTS made with local, state, and federal government officials to promote stability and independence for the most

vulnerable children and families in Missouri.

39 EDUCATIONAL/SPEAKING EVENTS held to highlight issues faced by populations such as low-income families and children, individuals without

affordable healthcare access, birth mothers and adoptive parents who benefit from tax credit programs.

255 STRUGGLING FAMILIES provided essentials such as food, utility assistance, and school supplies from LFCS Emergency Assistance.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE LFCS provides limited financial assistance for food, prescriptions, utilities, rent, or partial rent to families

facing immediate crisis. If LFCS is unable to assist the individual because of lack of resources, staff will

make referrals to other agencies.

SEMO Advisory Board

Kathleen Mueller, Chair

Mark Bossi

John Brickler

Kati Connell

Jon Eickmann

Jim Haertling

Jeff Hollingsworth

Tom Kapp

Larry Lemke

Loren Lumpe

Paul Middeke

Kevin Nussbaum

Karen Starnes

Joe Steiner

Don Vogel

Al Huning, Ex-officio

Larry Neeb, Ex-officio

SWMO Advisory Board

Ellie Knight,Chair

Joan Battle

Rev. Mark Boettcher

Mary Ann Friese

Fred Grabel

Vernon Kasten, Jr.

Donna Magwitz

Wendell Mueller

Pam Petzoldt

Rev. Joshua Schmidt

Steve Schneider

Shirley Sebastian

Suzi Weinwald

Connie White

Darla Marler, Chair

Jessica Coon

Carmen Dorman

Eric Gerke

Stephanie Jenkins

Stephanie Jernigan

James Miller

Vickie Petersen

Natalie Precise

Cara Rose

Kenny Sprenger

LFCS Foundation Board

Mark Bossi, Chair

Laura Hollingsworth, Vice-Chair

Kevin Ballentine

Brenda Blight

Matthew Brickler

Christina Dancy

Tom Dankenbring

Jerry Ebest

Jon Eickmann

Suresh Fernando

Matthew Goebel

Eric Gutberlet

Jim Haertling

Leah Reynolds Harris

Robin Houston

Rick Johnson

Vernon Kasten, Jr.

C. Dennis Kemper

Tiffany Khang

Larry Lemke

Al Liescheidt

Sarah Maguffee

Matthew Masiel

Greg Miller

Elouise Mintz

C. Jerry Nelson

Aaron Pawlitz

David Pennington

Tera Roberts

Jim Schlie

Steven Schneider

Travis Scholl

Karen Smitt-Lewis

Keith Spears

Leslie Steinmeyer

Tim Trudo

Carole Vierling Don Vogel Mark Yaeger

LFCS Operating Board

Mid-MO Advisory Board

Jayne Young, Chair

Emilie Bange

Melody Bezenek

Sandy Dirks

Vicki Hartwig

Sarah Maguffee

Rev. Dr. Paul Moessner

Karla Rumpf

Jayne Young

St. Charles Advisory Board

Lorna Frahm Co-Chair

Jim Rau Co-Chair

Rev. Jason Auringer

Sandy Bichel

Bill Brink

Rev. Roy Christell

Richard Craven, Ed.D.

Rev. Andy Gimbel

Jose Gomez

Kim Harnagel

Becky Hoskins

Bob Julien

Jill Kluesner

David Kuerschner

John Luetekmeyer

Rev. John Lundin

Melissa Sandfort, Ph.D.

Deborah Schroeder-Sualnier

Tim Trudo

Brian D. Wegener

Expenses

School Based Services - St Louis $ 2,772,849

Child Welfare - St Louis 1,581,746

Administration 1,372,032

Counseling - St Louis 1,375,559

Community Services - St Louis 903,366

Child Care Services - St Louis 923,234

Services to MidMO Region 695,256

Services to SWMO Region 846,800

Services to SEMO Region 487,227

Disaster Response—Statewide 273,846

Fundraising 205,770

Total Expenses $ 11,437,685

Revenue Government $ 7,316,195

Contributions 1,085,442

Client Fees 918,995

United Way 889,596

LFCS Foundation 424,951

Rental Income 212,627

Grants 345,149

Miscellaneous 145,092

Legacies and Bequests 20,685 Change in Trusts 10,198

Investment Income (712)

Total Revenue $ 11,368,218

2016 Year-End Net Assets $ 9,750,860

SAINT LOUIS 9666 Olive Boulevard

Suite 400 St. Louis, MO 63132

314-787-5100

HILLTOP CHILD

DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6155 West Florissant Ave

St. Louis, MO 63136 314-389-1001

MID-MISSOURI

307 Locust Street Columbia, MO 65201

573-815-9955

ST. CHARLES COUNTY

100 Piper Hill Drive St. Peters, MO 63376

636-949-5522

FRANKLIN COUNTY

(PO Box 207) 15 South Oak

Union, MO 63084 636-234-0893

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

3178 Blattner Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63736

573-334-5866

SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

2130 N. Glenstone Avenue Springfield, MO 65803

417-862-1972

In 2016, Lutheran Family

and Children’s Services

of Missouri served over

46,000 people

across 213 zip codes

at 126 service sites

with the help of 588 volunteers.

and 247 staff.