The Lafayette County Children's Services Fund (LCCSF) Board was appointed by the County Commission and entrusted to oversee this fund. Members of the Board are volunteers from around the county with a passion for helping children.
ABOUT LCCSF
VISION
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.
MISSION
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.
VALUES
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.
HOW LCCSF WAS ESTABLISHED
On April 2nd, 2024, the citizens of Lafayette County passed a one-quarter of a cent sales tax measure, which created a Children's Services Fund for children and youth nineteen years of age or less in Lafayette County. The fund is created pursuant to RSMo ss67.1775 and RSMo ss210.861. The funds are awarded to local agencies that provide services and fulfill unmet needs of qualifying children in Lafayette County, Missouri. Our mission is 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.
LCCSF UPDATE
As of January 1, 2026, two of our longstanding board members have stepped away from their positions on the Lafayette County Children’s Services Fund. Both Denetta Amor and Aaron Dye have served more than eight years each and have held various leadership roles. They were instrumental in helping to increase the sales tax from an eighth of a cent to a quarter of a cent in April of 2024. With the increased resources available the board has been able to have an even greater impact on the children and families of Lafayette County. Their work and commitment while serving on the board has been a key to the success of the Children’s Service Fund.
CALENDAR
LCCSF Board Members
Chair
Marcus Whitlock
Odessa
Treasurer
Emily Patterson
Lexington
Member
Brittany Beissenherz
Bates City
Vice-Chair
Mary Beth Scherer
Concordia
Member
Amanda Christopherson
Waverly
Member
Lance Tieman
Higginsville
Secretary
Barb Copenhaver
Lexington
Member
Diane Reid
Higginsville
Member
Dawn Boyer
Odessa
Appointment and Qualifications. The County Commission shall appoint all Board members. The LCCSF shall consist of nine (9) appointed members. All appointees and board members must be registered voters and residents of Lafayette County, Missouri for a period of no less than one (1) year. All board members shall be appointed to serve for a term of three years. Board members may be reappointed.
CONTACT
Inquiries
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Marlon Dyer
For any inquiries, or questions please fill out the following form
Contact Us
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address:
1923 Main St, Higginsville, MO 64037