Mallory Berkenpas has been with LSI for nine years and is a Service Coordinator for LSI’s Early Childhood Services. What inspired you to start working at LSI? Before LSI, I...
We are so grateful for LSI supporters like you!
We are so thankful for the generous support of LSI donor Karol Sturm, of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. Karol gave a memorial gift to honor her parents,...
If you haven’t been exposed to foster care, you might think that the best thing for children is for them to be “rescued” from their bad environment and removed from...
When families decide to become licensed foster parents, many choose to open their homes solely to younger children. And while these families are providing critical care to hundreds of the...
There are plenty of reasons you might talk yourself out of considering foster care. “I don’t own a home.” “I already have kids or pets.” “I’m too busy.” “I have...
When children are placed in foster care, their whole world is turned upside down. They are forced to say goodbye to their family, their friends, and their school. The tangible,...
Claudia Kyalangalilwa has been LSI’s Refugee Connection Center Supervisor in Des Moines for one year. What inspired you to start working at LSI? I have been working with the refugee...
Every foster parent will tell you that there are tough days. That one of the hardest parts is saying goodbye to a child who has been in your care. When...
2018 was a year full of growth for LSI. We developed new and innovative ways to wrap holistic, comprehensive care around our clients, received many exciting grants, spent fun times...
More than 1,100 members of Team LSI are making an impact for Iowa children and families. But did you know LSI also has an amazing group of volunteers across the...
