
SAFE Children
STRONG Families
VIBRANT Communities
LSF helps communities build healthier, happier, and hope-filled tomorrows by impacting the lives of 1 in 50 Floridians through various services offered across the state. We seek to bring healing, hope and help to people in need of all walks of life regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and identity.
LSF is a non-profit organization transforming lives by ensuring safe children, strong families, and vibrant communities. Founded in 1982, LSF currently touches the lives of 1 in 50 Floridians every year through various programs, including early education, youth shelters, foster care, refugee and resettlement services, substance abuse mental health services, and adult guardianship. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, LSF has more than 60 programs throughout Florida and approximately 1,200 dedicated employees.
Since its inception, LSF has been at the forefront of community support for Florida’s underserved communities. We make history daily by continually expanding our services to ensure we reach the most vulnerable in our communities.
Today, we offer a wide range of services to a variety of communities throughout Florida. Some of the services include youth and family counseling, juvenile justice, early childhood education, and support through Head Start and food services for children. We offer treatment for victims of sexual abuse and those struggling with substance abuse, among our other mental health services. We continue to offer immigrant and refugee case management and support. We also have youth shelters, foster care, and adoption case management, support, and training. Navigate our expansive menu to learn more about all our services or find a list of services offered near you using our LSF Locator.
Lutheran Services Florida serves to bring God’s healing, hope and help to people in need in the name of Jesus Christ.