LSF Head Start classrooms are closed to in alignment with the school systems to children and families through at least April 15th due to coronavirus.
Today is moving day for Jay, a Vietnam Veteran born and raised in Sarasota suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). LSF Adult Advocacy Services has handled Jay’s finances for nearly 20 years. He was living in deplorable conditions for some time, but wouldn’t move because of anxiety and triggers from his PTSD. He is also legally bllind and did not want to leave his current trailer park because it is familiar to him with his limited eye sight.
LSF employees Tammy and Renee wouldn’t give up on Jay. The two women found a newer, cleaner mobile home in the same park then got busy finding local donors, nonprofits and businesses to make this Jay’s very own home.
“Thanks to LSF Head Start, I am happy and proud to say that in a few months I will be graduating with my AA and I will have the opportunity to enter the Nursing program this year,” said Tamar Belizaire, Head Start Parent from LSF Palm Beach Head Start.
Tampa, FL – Lutheran Services Florida (LSF), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Floridians, is looking for passionate people to join its team. The large and growing nonprofit is opening a new full-service residential program providing care to youth ages 12-17. LSF will have numerous full-time and competitive paying jobs to fill
Exciting new opportunity to work for a nonprofit organization opening a new full service residential program providing care to youth 12-17.
Must be mission driven with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
January is Human trafficking awareness month, shining light on an issue impacting some of the most vulnerable communities in our nation and state. According to the Human trafficking Hotline, Florida ranks third in U.S. in human trafficking cases reported. LSF’s Trafficking Victim Assistance Program works with trafficking victims to help them rebuild their life and get a new start, like was the case for J.M. – a survivor of human trafficking here in Florida who we first met three years ago.
During routine checks while the centers were closed for the holiday, we found mold issues and quickly brought contractors in to address the concern. Parents and families were notified immediately. We anticipate reopening some centers the week of January 13, 2020, and others thereafter. If this lasts longer than one week, we will implement home-based options where possible and are seeking additional options for children to attend school.
Lutheran Services Florida