DONATE Give a little to make a big impact. You'd be surprised at how far we can stretch a dollar. DONATE NOW MISSION AND VISION Our Mission: Engaging and Empowering Families and Community with Love, Compassion, Faith, and Support Our Vision: Our community will experience safety and stability, in an environment of respect, healing, and hope PROGRAMS Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents. Our Residential services, including Lutherwood Residential Treament Center, Trinity House Independent Living Group Home, and Emergency Shelter Care programs, serve youth who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. Take a look. Read More EVENTS Plan to Join support LCFS on #GivingTuesday - November 30, 2021 Double the impact of your gift - our LCFS and Foundation boards have generously pledged funds for a 1-1 match, up to a total of $11,500, for all #GivingTuesday donation. All proceeds from our campaign this year will support our Pando Permanent Supportive Housing Program! You can help us reach our goal of $20,000 - with a "stretch" goal of $23,000 if we are able to maximize the matching opportunity. If you are ready to give now, there is no need to wait - donate today by clicking the #GivingTuesday image above. Thank you for your support! Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved. Find out more. Read More VOLUNTEER Improve your community by joining our cause. You'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make. We need volunteers for many of our programs, especially Sharing Place and SEED. As Christmas approaches, we will also need help with our Christmas Store and Lutherwood Christmas. We even work with larger groups for outdoors campus beautification projects. Read more. Read More CAREERS Join the LCFS Team - visit our Career Page today! We currently have a number of positions that are available to work directly with the youth in our residential programs. Through our collaboration with Community Health Network, these staff work at LCFS in our jointly operated programs, and are employed by Community Health Network. Visit our career page for the link! Read More DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Diversity and Inclusion are core values of Lutheran Child and Family Services and as such our organization commits to continually develop and implement practices, programs and a workforce resembling the clients and communities we serve. NEWS & NOTES November 29 , 2021 How to Give Back This GivingTuesday It's time to take part in the biggest giving day of the year! Celebrate GivingTuesday whether that be through giving your time, your gifts, talents or monetary contributions. Every gift, both big and small, helps make a difference. November 22 , 2021 Take Time to Check in with Your Goals Before Year-End No matter what holidays you celebrate, that means plenty more good times to be had before we ring in 2022. It also means it’s time to check in with your 2021 goals! From giving to volunteering to kicking a habit you hoped to leave behind, check out these tips to check in with yourself and finish out 2021 strong! November 15 , 2021 10 Ways to Keep the Holidays Stress-Free, Merry and Bright Remember to take care of yourself this holiday season and give back when you can. The spirit of the holiday is all about spending time with the ones you love and giving back where you can! Help spread holiday cheer this year for yourself and others by following these ten steps! VIEW THE ARCHIVES 1525 N. Ritter Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 Phone (317) 359-5467 Contact Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions © Lutheran Child and Family Services of Indiana/Kentucky, Inc. 2021 Who We Are What We Do How to Help News & Events Accredited by the Council on Accreditation GuideStar - Link to LCFS Profile Powered by Firespring