Advocacy

One of the ministries of Lutheran Family and Children's Services (LFCS) is to be an advocate on behalf of those families, children and individuals in need and to provide a voice for those not heard. For more information download our Advocacy brochure.

LFCS Advocacy Brochure

Please join Lutheran Family and Children's Services in Putting Kids First in St. Louis County! LFCS supports the campaign to create a Community Children's Service Fund in St. Louis County. Please visit the Putting Kids First website to learn more about the initiative and find out how you can get involved!

LFCS provides advocacy services in the following areas:

Legislative Advocacy

• Advocating for policy changes that affect vulnerable populations
• Testifying, lobbying and networking within the legislative system.

Educational Advocacy

• Providing education activities for community and church-based groups.
• Distributing education information, including LFCS Legislative Updates and Action Alerts to keep the LFCS Advocacy Network and the public informed about children and family issues and to provide avenues for action
• Hosting the Annual Bringewatt Social Justice Event to honor Reverend Bringewatt (past president of LFCS) and to celebrate efforts of advocacy in the community.

Individual Advocacy

• Advocating on behalf off clients experiencing problems with government benefits or other systems that affect quality of life.

Learn ways to assist LFCS in their advocacy efforts and get involved in issues impacting your community.

For more information on any of these areas, send us an e-mail or call 314-787-5100.

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