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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (LCFS)

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Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (LCFS)

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For more information - www.lcfs.org. LCFS is a welcoming organization that serves all people.

LCFS improves the well-being of people across Illinois by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma.

11/02/2026

November is .

This month, we honor the children waiting for permanent families, the birth parents who make courageous and loving choices, and the adoptive families who open their hearts and homes.

Adoption is more than a single moment. It's a lifelong commitment that creates lasting bonds of belonging, stability, and love.

At Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois, we're honored to support children, birth parents, and adoptive families at every stage of the adoption journey.

Because every child deserves the love and security of a forever family. Learn more at LCFS.org/adoption.

10/30/2026

LCFS wishes you and your family a spooky and safe tomorrow

10/30/2026

That’s a wrap on Harvest Festival: Caddyshack Edition! ⛳🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and helped make the night such a success. Together, we had plenty of fun and made an even bigger impact for the children and families we serve.

Until next year... keep your eye on the ball! 😉💙

10/28/2026

Work at LCFS and be a champion for children and families in need. Learn what it means to work in the child welfare field and why the staff at LCFS do this important job. Visit LCFS.org/about/careers/ for current job openings.

10/27/2026

Please join LCFS and 360 Youth Services in celebrating Director of Development Brea Hayes’s 5-year work anniversary. Brea says, “I love that we get to have a tangible impact on youth and their future to not only survive through hardship but also the potential to thrive in the future.” We invite you to celebrate Brea’s milestone in the comments.

10/26/2026

Last Friday turned into a real Halloween treat when the LCFS Mount Vernon office hosted their annual Trunk-or-Treat for the local community. Organizers called it the biggest and best attended yet, with families rolling up in creatively decorated cars to hand out candy to kids in festive costumes. Local food trucks kept the good times rolling, and an LCFS table shared foster care information with the familes who stopped by. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible.

10/23/2026

Tonight’s the night! Thank you to all the generous sponsors and donors who make this event possible, as well as the hardworking members of the Harvest Festival Committee who bring it all together. See you soon!

10/22/2026

Safe sleep practices remain one of the most important ways to protect infants and reduce sleep-related deaths. Remember the ABCs of safe sleep:

A = Alone
Babies should sleep alone in their own safe sleep space and never sleep in a bed, couch, or chair with adults, children, or pets.

B = Back
Always place babies on their backs for naps and nighttime sleep.

C = Crib
Babies should sleep in a safety-approved crib with a firm mattress and tightly fitted sheet.

Learn more at: http://dcfs.illinois.gov/for-families/safety/sleep-safety.html

10/21/2026

The early teen years can be tough for anyone. For Sierra,* they were even harder.

She entered foster care with Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (LCFS), because of neglect at home. Her mom struggled with substance use, and her father was often in and out of jail.

At first, Sierra lived with her grandmother. After a few years, her grandmother became ill, and Sierra moved in with an aunt. That home became a good fit for several years, but eventually, her aunt was no longer able to care for her.

During her junior year of high school, Sierra moved again, this time to the home of a family friend. Through every move, one thing stayed the same: her LCFS team.

Sierra stayed connected with her LCFS caseworker and other staff who supported her along the way. They were there to listen and encourage her throughout her journey.

In her new home, Sierra began to flourish. She was surrounded by other young people her age, and she loved having kids around who she could laugh and spend time with. She was doing well in school. She really enjoyed playing sports and was working a part-time job.

And she had a goal. By the time Sierra graduated from high school, she had saved enough money to buy her own car. Her caseworker, Maria, saw something special in her.

“Sierra was a wonderfully independent and determined young woman, despite all the trauma she experienced,” Maria says.

Sierra wasn’t finished. She wanted to go to college and study business. She qualified for a DCFS scholarship to help with tuition and other expenses. LCFS supporters helped make sure she had the essentials she needed to begin this exciting new chapter.

Today, Sierra is still connected to the LCFS staff who walked beside her. Every now and then, she stops by just to say hello and give them a hug.

Thank you for helping foster youth move into their future with confidence and support.

* Clients' names and images are changed for privacy.

Address

1 Oakbrook Terrace, Suite 501, Oakbrook Terrace
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
60181

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.lcfs.org/

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