Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

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
  1. Hailey, Barb (November 25, 2019). "LSSI Honors Arlington Heights Residents Eric and Jodie Draut". Daily Herald.
  2. "Contact Us". Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
  3. Illinois (LSSI), Lutheran Social Services of. "Mark A. Stutrud Named Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI)". www.prnewswire.com.
  4. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=39806
  5. "FAQ" (PDF). www.lssi.org. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  6. "State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $8,763 to Lutheran Social Service of Illinois".
  7. "Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar ยป *** UPDATED x1 *** Question of the day". capitolfax.com.
  8. Casas, Gloria. "Lutheran Social Services closing two Elgin treatment programs". chicagotribune.com.
  9. "About Us | Lutheran Social Services of Illinois". www.lssi.org.
  10. "Affiliations | Lutheran Social Services of Illinois". www.lssi.org.
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