Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is the social service arm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)'s three Illinois synods.[1] It is headquartered in Des Plaines IL.[2][3][4]
LSSI started in 1867[1] as an orphanage for children who lost their parents in the cholera epidemic.[5][6]
LSSI Services include foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing,[7] residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, and services that help families who have been impacted by incarceration.[4][1][8] LSSI serves over 50,000 Illinois residents each year.[9][4][6]
LSSI is Accredited, Licensed, Certified, and Approved by several Local/State/Federal Government agencies as well as several business groups.[10] It is the largest non governmental statewide social service provider in Illinois.[3][1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Hailey, Barb (November 25, 2019). "LSSI Honors Arlington Heights Residents Eric and Jodie Draut". Daily Herald.
- ^ "Contact Us". Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
- ^ a b Illinois (LSSI), Lutheran Social Services of. "Mark A. Stutrud Named Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI)". www.prnewswire.com.
- ^ a b c https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=39806
- ^ "FAQ" (PDF). www.lssi.org. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
- ^ a b "State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $8,763 to Lutheran Social Service of Illinois".
- ^ "Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » *** UPDATED x1 *** Question of the day". capitolfax.com.
- ^ Casas, Gloria. "Lutheran Social Services closing two Elgin treatment programs". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ "About Us | Lutheran Social Services of Illinois". www.lssi.org.
- ^ "Affiliations | Lutheran Social Services of Illinois". www.lssi.org.
- Charities based in Illinois
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- 1867 establishments in Illinois
- Des Plaines, Illinois
- Christian charities based in the United States
- Social welfare charities based in the United States