Lutheran Family & Children Services309 Locust Ave.
Columbia, Missouri 65201 573-815-9955 866-326-LFCS (5327) 573-424-1108 24-Hour Hotlines ~ Pregnancy Services |
Nurturing Network
Funding: Boone County Children's Mental Health Tax
Referral Qualifications: Mother of a child aged 5 or under, including pregnant mothers
Services:
Referral Qualifications: Mother of a child aged 5 or under, including pregnant mothers
Services:
- One on one parenting using the Nurturing Curriculum
- Crises Management
- Case Management (transportation, filling out paperwork, trips to the food bank, etc.)
- On-site therapy
- Childcare during support groups
- Temporary voluntary foster placement
Counseling for Mom's with Depression
Funding: Boone County Children's Mental Health Tax
Referral Qualifications: Diagnosis of depression or suspected depression
Services:
Referral Qualifications: Diagnosis of depression or suspected depression
Services:
- Family counseling
- Individual counseling
- Prescription payment assistance
Parent Cafe
Funding: Boone County Children's Mental Health Tax
Referral Qualifications: Be enrolled in either the Nurturing Network Program or Counseling for Mom's with Depression
Services:
Referral Qualifications: Be enrolled in either the Nurturing Network Program or Counseling for Mom's with Depression
Services:
- Support group led by parents
- Bi-monthly meetings, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Lutheran Church
- Focus on communication, resilience and stress management
- Small group discussions centered around building the 5 protective factors
- Meal, childcare and transportation provided.