Good Shepherd Children & Family Services

Meet Angelia H.! Currently a Treatment Foster Care Supervisor, Angelia has been with Good Shepherd for over nine years. Angelia says, “Being able to provide youth with a treatment home that they can feel safe, secure, loved, nurtured and valued in is so important.” What Angelia finds rewarding about her current position is seeing personal growth in a youth and a foster parent. She states that her experience working with Good Shepherd has been “nothing but amazing and such a great learning experience”. We are grateful for our compassionate coworkers like Angelia! #ccstloneministry #FamilyConnections

Did you know: Missouri law gives a mother the right to choose private open adoption, as an alternative to her child entering the foster care system under Children’s Division? If you are concerned that your baby or child may be removed from your care and you desire to keep your child out of the foster care system, you can choose private open adoption. You can select an approved adoptive family, and you can continue to be involved in your child’s life. Call or text us anytime 314-724-8417 to speak with a compassionate specialist to learn more. You can have a choice and a voice. #ccstloneministry #FamilyConnections

???This local teen made our day!?Addison, 13, decorated 26 "Sweet Cases" with embroidered appliques she created, and donated them to the foster children at Good Shepherd Children & Family Services. Thank you, Addison! #FamilyConnections #ccstloneministry

One of the biggest needs in the Foster Care System is for Foster Parents who will open their homes to teenagers. Read this article about what teens in Foster Care would like you to know: https://lnkd.in/g2XsuZBB Interested in becoming a Foster Parent? Fill out an inquiry form today! https://lnkd.in/gMut9XVw #ccstloneministry #FamilyConnections

Learning about the choice of adoption You may have lots of thoughts about your unplanned pregnancy – pros and cons, thoughts from others, unwanted advice from family. It’s a lot to think about. Research shows that women who take the time to learn about their options – including adoption – find the most satisfaction and confidence with their decision. We welcome you to explore the option of adoption with us – no pressure, just education... so you can make the best, fully-informed decision for you and your baby. Call or text us anytime at 314-724-8417 to connect with a compassionate specialist. You are not alone. #ccstloneministry #FamilyConnections

Honoring Social Workers During Social Work Appreciation Month At Good Shepherd, we are grateful for the dedicated social workers who make a profound impact on mothers, children, and families every day. Their work extends across multiple programs, offering support, stability, and hope to those in need. ? Pregnancy & Parenting Support – Providing pregnancy testing, crisis counseling, and essential resources to expectant parents. ?? Maternity Shelter – Supporting young women experiencing homelessness while pregnant or parenting. ?? Adoption Services – Walking alongside birth parents and adoptive families through every step of the adoption journey. ?? Foster Care & Family Support – Ensuring children find loving, stable homes while advocating for their best interests. Our social workers don’t just provide services—they change lives. ?? This month, we celebrate their dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to those they serve. If you know a social worker, take a moment to say thank you today! ?? Tag a social worker who inspires you in the comments! #SocialWorkMonth #SocialWorkersMakeADifference #SocialImpact #FamilySupport #ccstloneministry

“When you see a dandelion, do you see a wish or a weed? When you hear a child cry, do you hear a need or a demand? When you wash a sticky face, do you feel blessed or burdened? As parents, our perspective determines our response, and our response determines our children’s reality. So, let’s wish wishes, meet needs, and count blessings to make childhood a magical, peaceful, joy-filled reality for both our children and ourselves.”?-L.R. Knost Learn how you can become a foster parent, or help support foster families, by attending our next virtual Foster Care Info Session on March 25 from 6-8pm. Please contact Sandra Weindel at [email protected] for additional information. #ccstloneministry #FamilyConnections

THANK YOU! More than 400 people recently joined in for the annual #KeeleyCares Dodgeball Tournament, supporting our work of connecting children with families and keeping families connected. We are grateful to Keeley Companies for holding this wonderful event! #FamilyConnections #ccstloneministry

Are you pregnant or parenting a child under the age of three? Come see how our Pregnancy and Parenting Support Program can help you! We’ll be at today’s resource fair at the Ste. Genevieve Co. Health Department with information about our services including in-home visitation, parenting education, connecting to other resources, and basic needs help. Plus, these services are free for families who qualify! The resource fair is today from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at 115 Basler Dr, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670. We can’t wait to see you there! #ccstloneministry #FamilyConnections

Are you pregnant or parenting a child under the age of three? Come see how our Pregnancy and Parenting Support Program can help you! We’ll be at tomorrow’s resource fair at the Ste. Genevieve Co. Health Department with information about our services including in-home visitation, parenting education, connecting to other resources, and basic needs help. Plus, these services are free for families who qualify! The resource fair is on March 12 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at 115 Basler Dr, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670. We can’t wait to see you there! #ccstloneministry #FamilyConnections