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10 Benefits of Reading Out Loud to Children

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In honor of International Read to Me Day, we want to highlight the benefits of reading out loud to young children. Here are 10 successes that come from being read out loud to as a child during early development.

Isabela’s Journey from Ungovernable to Unstoppable

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Meet Isabela. With the help of Oasis Youth Center, she went from an unmanageable teenager, to a successful young adult with a bright future.

The Key to Helping Vulnerable Communities: Treating Them With dignity

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We serve a variety of clients from a variety of backgrounds. Treating them all with dignity regardless of circumstances is key to serving them in a way that meet their needs.

What Does International Day of Education Mean to Us?

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Today is International Day of Education. Read more to hear how LSF in partnership with Head Start works to ensure education is accessible and equitable in our own communities.

How to Work Toward Justice on MLK Day and Beyond

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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we often spend more time thinking of values like justice and equity. We spoke with our Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion to bring you some insight to the work we’re doing at LSF and how you can bring these values into your everyday life.

15 Tips for A Healthy and Happy New Year

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The New Year can be exciting opportunity to get a head start on goals and self betterment, but it can also be easy to get overwhelmed with new obstacles. Check out these tips from Dr. Christine Cauffield on having a happy and healthy New Year.

How to Have a Foster-Friendly Holiday Season

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During the holiday season, children who have been removed from their homes often struggle. Whether you care for a foster child or know someone who does, here are four ways to create a foster friendly environment.

Support in a Time of Loss

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Feeling empty and depressed, he wondered where to turn to receive support for his mental health as he grieved such a tragic loss. Keith knew that others must be suffering in the same way, so he thought about ways to bring awareness to the silent ways that families and friends struggle with mental health when someone they love is a victim of gun violence.

Grandparents: The Unsung Heroes of Adoption

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When a child is removed from his or her home, the goal is to keep them in spaces that are as familiar and comfortable as possible. For many families, this means that grandparents are next in line as a potential candidate for adoption.

Clearing a path forward

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When Hurricane Ian hit, members of Lutheran Services Florida’s Palm Beach County Head Start team went into action doing everything they could to support families who were in desperate need of help.

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