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HONOREE: Linda Schultz

HONOREE: Linda Schultz 2/12/23  Faith Lutheran Church of Rotonda Pastor Brian Armen Nominee: Linda Schultz  Linda has been focused on outreach for many years. She started our Love and Serve Ministry, which supplies meals and other services to folks in the church. Then, her heart for children led her to work with a local group, Kids’ Needs, to

Elections 2020

While voting has ended, the results of this election are now in the hands of state and local officials charged with counting and certifying the vote tally.

At this time, I ask you to join me in praying for those shouldering this responsibility.

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Take Voting for Granted

As our CEO Sam Sipes pointed out, asking “who are you voting for” can be a trigger for lively conversations and that’s no different for my family. Whether we agree or disagree, we must focus on unity.

Happy International Teacher’s Day!

Almost everyone growing up had one teacher that touched your mind, heart, and soul. Mine was Mr. Jim Smith; he taught sociology and history. I wasn’t a typical A student, except for my shop and welding classes. I attended two high schools, a ‘regular’ high school and a vocational program.

Career Opportunities That Make a Difference

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others and serving children at work? We are searching for Bilingual Case Managers, Youth Care Coordinators, Teacher’s Aide, a Bilingual Registered Nurse and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, an Activities Coordinator, a Receptionist, and more!

New Program: LSF Connecting Family Paths (CFP)

We are excited to announce and welcome a new legacy program, LSF Connecting Family Paths (CFP). CFP is a diversion services program in Pinellas County that is contracted through the lead community-based care agency, Eckerd Connects. Each family served by LSF CFP will be assigned a certified child welfare case manager to provide an exceptional

TAMPA BAY WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2020

World Refuge Day is celebrated each year to honor those who have been forced to flee their home countries and have journeyed to safety. Join us on this webinar to listen to the experiences of local refugees and to learn how you can get involved in doing the work of welcoming. JUNE 19, 10:30AM-NOON Advanced

Family crisis Counseling Available to Southwest Families

Times are certainly stressful for parents – layoffs, virtual school and heighten anxiety are just some of the side effects coronavirus is causing among families in Southwest Florida.

Families can connect with Lutheran Services Florida (LSF), a nonprofit supporting families in crisis who have found creative ways to connect with clients remotely and offer strategies through our family crisis counseling and mental health programs.

Social distancing and Alcohol/substance abuse

Dr. Christine Cauffield, CEO of LSF Health Systems and clinical psychologist, shares her concerns that the coronavirus could trigger a similar uptick in alcohol use disorders as well as share signs that you or a loved one may be consuming alcohol at unhealthy levels.

LSF COVID-19 Response

Safe Children Child protection and ensuring child well-being in Florida is done through a community-based care approach. Through our local partnerships we provide crucial counseling services for youth and families in crisis, through LSF Grace Place encompassing four youth shelters, 7 group homes and three Case Management Organizations supporting the child welfare system. While it