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Jo Ann Dollard, Director of Communications and Public Relations
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Featured Media Clips - Spring 2012

Chicago Tribune reporter Bonnie Miller Rubin’s Dec. 23 article – “Online adoption: avoiding a web of lies” – reported on some of the pitfalls of using the Internet in the adoption process. In the article, LSSI's Ruth Jajko stated: “In many cases, couples do not know the right question to navigate such an emotionally charged situation.”

On December 10, the Public News Service released a heartwarming story – “The Gift of Amy” – about Laura Mills, one of LSSI’s foster parents, whose adoption of Amy, 15 months old, was finalized in early December – just in time for Christmas. The story was picked up by 11 radio stations around the state.

The Rev. Amy Ziettlow wrote a blog, “Missing a Parent During the Holidays,” for the national Huffington Post on Dec. 4 and mentioned that she recently spent time at a prison helping with LSSI’s Storybook Project, which provides volunteers who assist incarcerated parents in recording a book and message for their children. She cites an amazing statistic that one out of 28 children in the U.S. has an incarcerated parent.

The November 25 Aurora Beacon News reported that LSSI’s foster children and their families were invited to a final dress rehearsal of “Annie” at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The story, “Paramount welcomes special guests for ‘Annie,’” noted that the musical about an orphan seeking a forever family strongly resonated with the audience. After seeing the show, one boy said, “I learned there’s hope for tomorrow.”

Linda Reiss, who oversees LSSI’s child welfare services in southern Illinois, says the increase in reports of neglect and abuse of children may be because “People are much more aware and more vigilant about saying something, if they see neglect or abuse,” in a Nov. 24 article, “Child abuse, neglect reports rise in region,” in The Southern.

News Room - News Releases

  • Community Gardens' to Be Dedicated June 5 at LSSI's Peterson Meadows
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  • Women’s Network of LSSI Hosts 29th Annual Brunch, Fashion Show to Benefit Literacy Program
    Monday, April 22, 2013
  • LSSI’s Parkinson’s Support Group Features Physical Therapist as Speaker
    Monday, April 08, 2013
  • LSSI AmeriCorps Members and Returning Citizens to Create Community Gardens
    Monday, March 04, 2013
  • Parkinson’s Support Group on February 26 Focuses on Fall Prevention
    Thursday, February 07, 2013
  • LSSI AmeriCorps Volunteers to Refurbish Bicycles for Returning Citizens
    Wednesday, January 23, 2013
  • LSSI Offers Parkinson’s Support Group in Des Plaines
    Monday, January 07, 2013
  • LSSI Makes Changes to Services Offered in Lee County
    Wednesday, December 12, 2012
  • LSSI Presents Kent P. Dauten with 2012 Amicus Certus Award
    Tuesday, December 04, 2012
  • LSSI to Honor Kent P. Dauten at 31st Amicus Certus Celebration
    Wednesday, October 17, 2012
  • LSSI Breaks Ground on Gable Point Senior Housing in Crystal Lake
    Monday, October 15, 2012
  • LSSI to Break Ground on Gable Point Senior Housing on October 11
    Wednesday, October 10, 2012
  • Joshua Arms of LSSI Is Now 100% Smoke-Free
    Monday, October 01, 2012
  • LSSI’s Lincoln Manor to Sponsor Health Fair and Expo for Older Adults
    Tuesday, September 25, 2012
  • LSSI Now Recruiting Legacy Corps Members to Assist Veteran and Military Families
    Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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