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LCFS is welcoming, inclusive, diverse & equitable.
About Us
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois improves the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma.
Mission
To nurture and strengthen children and families in need.
Vision
A world where all of God’s children have the opportunity for safe, healthy and meaningful lives.
Our Clients. Their Stories
Be inspired by people telling their own stories of changing their lives for the better with the help of LCFS’ programs and services.
Impacting Lives Every Day
2,146
Children cared for in loving LCFS foster families
254
Families faced their challenges and were strengthened through LCFS’ family-focused preventative services
441
Youth in foster care found their forever families with 286 able to return to their families
LCFS is currently participating in the Council on Accreditation (COA) process. As part of this process, employees, consumers of our services, community partners, and other stakeholders have an opportunity to report a concern directly to COA if they have one.
How to Share a Concern
- Click on the button below.
- Enter Yes when asked whether the organization is accredited.
- Enter Lutheran Child and Family Services as the organization.
- Select the City associated with your experience with LCFS.
*This form allows individuals to indicate whether they wish to remain anonymous.