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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, religous 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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Funding Restoration 
In SightCall the Governor Today!
On September 24, 2008, the Illinois Senate bowed to enormous public pressure and voted unanimously to restore funding for human service programs that was cut by Governor Blagojevich in July. Senate Bill (SB) 1103 restored about $220 million, including $55 million in addiction prevention and treatment programs that will also draw down an additional $55 million from the federal government. Under SB 790, funding for the restoration will come by “sweeping” surpluses from numerous special funds maintained in the state treasury. » More

success story

  • When drafting its annual plan for implementing foster parent rights and responsibilities, LSSI turned to the people with the most knowledge: foster parents and front-line staff members. The effort earned the agency an award for its plan from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
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