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Throughout the state, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois touches the lives of tens of thousands of people each year, serving people of all ages, races, religious and economic circumstances.
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our mission: Responding to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois brings healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities.

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Foster Care MonthMay is National Foster Care Month
It's a great time to think about what you can do to support a foster parent or foster child in your community. Learn more about LSSI's Foster Care Services and for more helpful information, be sure to also visit www.FosterKidsAreOurKids.org. And, if you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please call us at 1-888-322-LSSI.

LSSI in the Media: Listen to the May 7 Public News Service story, "Where's the Love: Illinoisans Campaign for Foster Children," featuring an interview with LSSI’s Ruth Jajko, statewide director of adoption services and foster/adoptive parent, and Angela, an LSSI foster parent who says, "There are so many children in the world that need a home and that need love. If you can, why not give them that?"

Paul Simon Award at Lutheran DayIllinois National Guard Receives Paul Simon Award at Lutheran Day
During a Lutheran Day ceremony in Springfield on April 25, Brig. Gen. Robert Pratt, director of the joint staff for the Illinois National Guard, accepted the 2012 Paul Simon Courage in Public Service Award on behalf of the 13,000 men and women of the Guard. LSSI’s Dan Schwick presented the annual award on behalf of Lutheran Day sponsors, who gathered for a day of fellowship and advocacy. » More

Simple Ways You Can Help LSSI Clients
It could be as simple as a Chicago bus pass. Or hygiene kits for women. To find out how you can help people served by LSSI, go to LSSI’s Gifts In-Kind page.

Visioning Process Leads to Updated Focus for LSSI
LSSI’s recent visioning process led to the development of an organizational strategy combining LSSI’s mission, guiding principles and strategic directions. » Read more about visioning at LSSI


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