Lutheran Services in America

Lutheran Services in America was founded in 1997 by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS). While it leads a network of organizations rooted in five centuries of Lutheran theology, many of which were founded more than 150 years ago, the Lutheran Services in America network offers services to people of all backgrounds. == Programs ==

Through partnerships and collaboration, Lutheran Services in America leads programs that address the policy and practice changes that • advance equitable outcomes for children, youth, and families impacted by the child welfare system by expanding programs that reach families in crisis and prevent children from being removed from their homes; • address gaps in care for older adults by leading collaborative projects to test and evaluate models of service that improve the quality and access to care so older adults can remain in their homes and communities; • champion services and supports that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live and work in the community of their choice independently; and • support nonprofit leaders in honing their leadership skills, developing strategies to adapt to the changing needs of their communities, and shaping new paths for low-income people and families. ==References==