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Throughout the state, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois touches the lives of tens of thousands of people each year, serving people of all ages, races, religous and economic circumstances.
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our mission: Responding to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois brings healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities.

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Rallies, Vigils Point to Effects of Budget Cuts on Social Services
Rallies, Vigils Point to Effects of Budget Cuts on Social Services
As one of the state’s largest providers of community-based social services, LSSI has been very active in mobilizing support against the state’s budget cuts to human services. LSSI staff members and supporters have been actively participating in the recent rallies in Chicago, Springfield and Rockford against the proposed budget cuts to the state’s human services providers. » More

7/1/2009 News Release: Coalition Supports Quinn’s Veto Pledge No vacation for lawmakers until they pass 12-month budget that is morally and fiscally responsible, group says

The latest news on how the budget crisis in Illinois could effect LSSI. Budget Cuts Endanger Nearly 10,000 Illinoisans Served by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Read the June 29 Public News Service article and radio story, “Final Plea For Controversial Tax Increase in Illinois Budget” that covers the vigils and potential devastation the proposed budget cuts could impose on LSSI and other human services organizations.


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Adoption Preservation Services Help Families Cope, Stay Together
LSSI’s Adoption Preservation services provide a lifeline to families struggling with after-adoption issues. They help parents, like Sandy and Mike of Canton who adopted three siblings – all of whom have been diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome – cope with such things as mental health issues and counseling needs. » More



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