LSF NORTHWEST

Strengthening Families. Restoring Hope. Building Stronger Communities.

Serving Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, & Walton Counties

For decades, Lutheran Services Florida has been helping children, families, and individuals throughout Northwest Florida access the support they need to thrive.

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Helping Families Navigate Life's Challenges

LSF Family Focus provides preventive and supportive services that strengthen families, improve relationships, and help children remain safely at home whenever possible. Through counseling, youth support programs, and crisis intervention services, we work alongside families to promote stability and success.

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Hope House Youth Shelter
Located in Crestview, Hope House provides a temporary residential shelter for youth experiencing family conflict, behavioral challenges, or crisis situations. Our caring staff offers a safe, supportive environment while working with families toward lasting solutions.
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Currie House Youth Shelter
Located in Pensacola, Currie House serves youth in crisis with short-term residential care, counseling, case management, and family support services. Our goal is to help young people regain stability and return to stronger family relationships.
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Case Management Organization (CMO)
LSF’s Northwest Florida Case Management Organization serves children and families involved in the child welfare system across Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties. Our dedicated teams work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and community partners to ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being.
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SNAP (Stop Now And Plan)
SNAP is an evidence-based program designed for children who struggle with behavioral challenges. Through skill-building activities, family engagement, and positive behavior strategies, children and caregivers learn practical tools to manage emotions and make better decisions.
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Community Counseling
LSF Community Counseling provides individual, family, and youth counseling services to help families address conflict, behavioral concerns, emotional challenges, and life transitions. Our counselors help individuals develop healthy coping skills and stronger relationships.
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Adult Advocacy
Adult Advocacy services help ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of vulnerable adults who need assistance navigating life’s challenges. Through advocacy, guidance, and support, we help individuals maintain independence and access critical resources.
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Preparing Children. Empowering Families. Building Bright Futures.

Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood education program that helps children build the skills, confidence, and strong foundation they need for success in school and beyond. More than a classroom, Head Start supports the whole child through education, health and wellness services, family engagement, school readiness initiatives, and connections to community resources. By partnering with families and communities, Head Start helps children thrive while empowering families to reach their goals.

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Head Start Okaloosa
LSF Head Start Okaloosa provides high-quality early childhood education, family engagement, and comprehensive support services that help children learn, grow, and thrive. By partnering with families and the community, we help prepare young learners for success in school and beyond.
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