by Grace Johnson, LSI Communications Coordinator At LSI, there are countless opportunities to volunteer and always more to learn about the work our 550+ team members do across the state. As I began to work on social media plans for National Volunteer Week (April 16-22, 2023), I realized I wasn’t entirely sure what our volunteers...
In 2022, LSI received a grant from the Pauline Barrett Charitable Foundation to support the expansion of LSI’s Trauma Informed Services at the North Iowa Juvenile Detention Center. This program provides individual and group therapy for Iowa youth at the center. LSI also provides these trauma informed services at Polk County Detention Center, Central Iowa...
Vinh is one of just eight individuals from across the country to be selected to this board whose role is to advise US refugee policies. In addition to engaging with key international non-governmental organizations, USRAB will work in collaboration with other refugee-led initiatives, including Refugees Seeking Equal Access at the Table (R-SEAT). Launched in partnership...
Stacy* grew up in a household that moved around, a lot. Her family, due to many circumstances, had lived in almost every state. As an adult, she craved a permanent home and the chance to put down roots. In moving away from her family to find better opportunities, she unfortunately found herself homeless and living...
Phil has had a connection to LSI since his college years. While taking social work classes at Wartburg College, he was asked to tutor a student at LSI’s Bremwood Residential Treatment Center in Waverly. Even years later, he and his wife, Phyllis, continued to support LSI programming by making a donation around Christmas each year....
Dana and Jack have lots to look forward to. They are planning their wedding, Jack is hard at work finishing his college degree, and they share a growing baby boy, Levi. These major milestones have been years in the making for the couple. They have wanted to achieve these goals since the start of their...
“I could never do what you do.” “I could never have a child in my home and then give them back.” “I would get too attached.” If you’re a foster parent, you’ve heard people say these things to you before. If you’re not a resource parent, you’ve maybe thought or said these things yourself. As...
It’s been a whirlwind few weeks over here! One thing you can be sure of if you ever become a resource parent – life is no longer predictable. Regardless, when a new kiddo enters your home, the support pours in. At least, I hope it does for you, too! I had a little peanut join...
