Lutheran Social Services of Michigan delivers the gift of hope through a broad scope of services to people facing trying circumstances. Imagine feeling trapped in your own home by physical disabilities. A world of possibilities opens when obstacles are removed. Now envision being 18 and being forced to meet life’s challenges without a loving, caring support system surrounding you. That’s the reality when teens “age out” of foster care. Support services make all the difference.
Read about Kim and David who are overcoming challenges thanks your gifts to Spring Appeal.
 Helping refugees in schools Refugee Services has started a new School Impact Program in Oakland and Wayne counties to help families become acclimated to the American school system. Lutheran Social Services staff will provide a series of orientation sessions in their native language for Arab, Chaldean, Bosnian and Hmong refugee parents and children that will support them throughout the school year. The program will also provide ESL (English as a second language) instruction, translation services and other support.
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Gateshead construction beginsConstruction has begun on Gateshead Crossing, a 46-unit affordable housing complex for very-low-income seniors on the east side of Detroit. LSSM and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development closed on a $5.8 million construction agreement February 28. A formal groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 9. The project is scheduled to be finished within 14 months.
Annual teen conference planned  Teens in foster care all over Michigan will gather June 17 and 18 on the Central Michigan campus in Mt. Pleasant for the annual Michigan Teen Conference. This year’s theme is Take Charge of Your Journey. Participants will learn about money management, household management, educational opportunities and healthy relationships. Lutheran Social Services is a conference co-sponsor.
Training funds for foster children Lutheran Social Services administers the Education and Training Voucher program for Michigan. Click on the picture for more information.
Last updated: 4/14/08
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