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LSSI writes press releases for the media and shares occasional informational updates and articles relevant to our work, which are consolidated here for reference.
Media Contact: Barb Hailey, 847.635.4686, Barb.Hailey@LSSI.org
LSSI Community Helps Students Prep for Back to School
The Children's Community Services (CCS) and Behavioral Health Services (BHS) teams at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois ...
A Response to the Passage of the Budget Reconciliation Bill
Statement from LSSI President and CEO Mark Stutrud: A Response to the Passage of the Budget Reconciliation Bill
In light ...
LSSI Receives Grant from Chicago White Sox Charities
LSSI’s Families Together foster care pilot received $20,000 from the Chicago White Sox Charities through the Robert R. ...
LSSI Partners with Elk Grove Church: Respite Care Works Both Ways
This story was recently featured in the Daily Herald newspapers.
A Godsend. Vital. A lifesaver. What a relief. A slice of ...
Download our Illinois mental health resource guide
At Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) we strive to serve the whole person. If you or someone you know is looking ...
Statement from LSSI President and CEO Mark Stutrud
Statement from LSSI President and CEO Mark Stutrud: Advocating for the People We Serve
Lutheran Social Services of ...
Son Becomes Intouch Caregiver for Grateful Dad
Son Becomes Intouch Caregiver for Grateful Dad
When Chris Blazer got the call that his father, Michael, 74, was ...
John and Liz Rudy to Receive “True Friend” Award
Called to Serve: John and Liz Rudy to Receive “True Friend” Award
John and Liz Rudy point to their lifelong ...
Advocacy Update from Mark Stutrud
Advocacy Update from Mark Stutrud: Potential Federal Cuts and Their Impact on LSSI
Dear Friends,
I have recently returned ...
Foster Parents Make a Difference
Nearly 18,000 children live in foster care in Illinois. As one of the largest, private providers of foster care in the ...
LSSI Featured in Metro Word Magazine Regarding Funding Cuts
LSSI recently was featured in the Spring 2025 issue of Metro Word, the magazine of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the ...
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