Lutheran Counseling and Family Services, of Wisconsin

10/22/2026

The Peace by Piece Quilters group at St. John's Lutheran Church, School, and Childcare has gifted LCFS with an array of beautiful handmade quilts to share with the children who are adopted through our agency. The quilts were blessed during their church service on October 18, 2026 and will soon make their way to their new homes.

These quilts are a special gift of warmth, comfort, and love for children and families we serve. Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and love with our community.

10/15/2026

This October, we encourage you to:
💚 Check in with yourself and your loved ones.
💚 Learn the signs and symptoms of depression.
💚 Make your mental health a priority.
💚 Reach out for professional support when you need it.

Remember, you don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to ask for help. Seeking support is a sign of strength, and you deserve to feel heard, valued, and supported.

10/05/2026

09/02/2026

LCFS is honored to share that we have received a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation! The funding will help us remove financial barriers to mental health care and will make professional mental health counseling services available to more people in need. Our sincere thanks to the Packers Foundation for their commitment to our community, and for helping us continue to make a difference. Packers Outreach

08/31/2026

LCFS is accepting applications for our infant adoption program.
*Connect with our adoption coordinator to schedule an introductory meeting
*Learn about the infant adoption program
*Explore whether adoption is right for you
*Take the first step toward building your family

08/20/2026

Celebrating Partnerships That Change Lives
Lutheran Counseling and Family Services

Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin is deeply grateful to the Lutheran Women's Missionary League for its extraordinary commitment to children and families in our communities. We are honored to have received both a 2025 LWML National Mission Grant and a 2026 South Wisconsin District LWML grant to support Christian mental health services for children.

These grants represent far more than financial support. They are an investment in children who need hope, healing, and someone to walk alongside them during difficult times. Because of LWML's generosity and the generosity of our Lutheran community more children have access to professional, Christ-centered counseling regardless of their family's financial circumstances.

As the need for children's mental health services continues to grow, so does LCFS’s vision. Our hope is to expand further into communities where children and families have little or no access to Christian counseling, bringing compassionate, evidence-based care directly to those who need it most, starting with a location at the SOS Center in Milwaukee and with plans to expand to Milwaukee’s vibrant 16th Street corridor.

LCFS also had the privilege of exhibiting at the recent LCMS Synodical Convention, where we connected with hundreds of pastors, church leaders, and other called workers from across the country. Throughout the convention, we distributed hundreds of practical resources on su***de crisis response, internet safety, and human trafficking awareness, equipping congregations to better care for those they serve. If your congregation or ministry could benefit from any of these resources, please contact Kris Freeman, Director of Outreach and Mission Advancement at [email protected] or call 414-536-8333.

08/17/2026

Today is National Thrift Shop Day! LCFS has 4 thrift stores throughout Wisconsin, including Rice Lake, Milwaukee, Berlin, and Shawano. All our thrift stores are run by volunteers, who give their time and effort to further our mission, all without pay. Please consider donating to, shopping at, or volunteering with our thrift stores, to help LCFS serve our community.

Much of the financial support for Lutheran Counseling & Family Services is generated by our four Thrift Stores located throughout Wisconsin. Proceeds help to subsidize mental health counseling, alcohol or drug addiction treatment, or adoption services to individuals and families who do not have any....

07/02/2026

Psalm 33:12. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. The people whom he has chosen as his heritage

06/10/2026

Moments like these highlight why we do what we do. Our adoption staff here at LCFS were surprised today with a very lovely bouquet of flowers to celebrate a recent adoption. The family's thoughtful gesture serves as a reminder of the incredible relationships that are created throughout the adoption process. We are so honored to have been part of their story. Congratulations to this wonderful family.

05/25/2026

“Blessed are the peacemakers…” – Matthew 5:9