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October 2026

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Families Together Pilot Yielding Promising Results

Families Together Pilot Yielding Promising Results

Foster care can be a lifeline for children, but when families remain separated for too long, it can cause further trauma. Meanwhile, biological and foster parents may struggle to make sense of ...
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Counseling Services Help Kids and Families Thrive

Counseling Services Help Kids and Families Thrive

In his 10 years as a child and family counselor for LSSI’s Children’s Community Services, Ian Lovera has seen the difference he’s made with his young clients and their families. Whether in ...
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A Biological Parent’s Perspective

A Biological Parent’s Perspective

“As a parent, sometimes it really helps to get a different perspective,” said Tiffany, a mom whose children were placed in foster care. “I’ve learned a lot about that through the Families ...
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Family Supportive Services Strengthens Families

Family Supportive Services Strengthens Families

Three years ago, LSSI launched its Family Supportive Services program through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The program’s goal is to help families overcome ...
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LSSI Introduces Crypto Giving, Simplifies DAF Support

LSSI Introduces Crypto Giving, Simplifies DAF Support

LSSI is expanding the ways donors can invest in hope, healing, and opportunity by now accepting cryptocurrency (crypto) donations through a new partnership with The Giving Block. This secure ...
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