To provide quality, comprehensive training and services to protect the well-being and safety of children and youth 19 years of age or less and to strengthen families in Lafayette County.

A community where all children of 19 years of age or less and their families of Lafayette County can reach their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Service:

Education and care givers are a strength to provide expertise necessary to accomplish our mission. Our board’s first priority is to act as a team which is responsible to select educators and service providers and fund such activities to the extent of existing funds.

 

Improvement:

Continuous improvement is essential to our success. We are committed to the process to implement improvement, ongoing education, and enhancement of services.

 

Integrity:

Education and Services, and interactions with youth and their family are ethically and professionally conducted. We strive to earn the respect of the youth, their families, the community, and the mental health industry. Our doors are open to all without discrimination or regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, non-disqualifying handicap, age, or economic status.

 

Responsibility:

Commitment to selection and use of only trained educators and proven services and avoidance of administrative overhead and unnecessary facility expenses, so that the tax payer’s funds receive the most direct use for the youth and their families.

In support of our mission and vision, the LCCSF is dedicated to:

Next Meeting

The next LCCSF meeting will be held at 7 PM, March 16, 2021 at Lafayette County Health Dept. basement, Lexington, MO 64067.

Legal Information

This fund is established by Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 210, Section 210.861 and Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 67. Section 76.1775. The question passed on the Lafayette County April 2005 Ballot.

 

Contact Information

Lafayette County Children's Services Fund

Lafayette County Dryer Annex

1106 Main Street

Lexington, MO 64067

Colby Dowell

660-641-0029

lccsf.ed@lafayettecountymo.com