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First-ever Children’s Village commencement set for May 31

May 24th, 2012


On Thursday, May 31, at 10 a.m., Children’s Village, Lutheran Social Services of Indiana’s early-learning center, will hold its first-ever graduation ceremony for preschoolers. Wearing royal-blue and gold caps and gowns, 17 students will receive their diplomas and present a program. A reception will follow. Among those in attendance will … Continue reading

Zoo Day set for June 5

May 23rd, 2012


On Tuesday, June 5, Lutheran Social Services of Indiana (LSSI) and Lutheran Life Villages will sponsor their third annual Zoo Day, a time of intergenerational fun at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Approximately 125 people—30 Lutheran Life Villages residents, 50 students from LSSI’s Children’s Village, 33 staff members representing both … Continue reading

Bob and Michelle

March 26th, 2012


Thank you for taking the time to consider us in the adoption of your child.  We will never know how hard this decision is for you, but we are very grateful that through people like you, we may one day realize our dream of having a family.  Our names are … Continue reading

Aris and Heather

February 27th, 2012


Aris and Heather

Hello, We are Aris and Heather. Thank you for taking a closer look at us.  We are an educated, happy and fun loving couple who have been married for 8 years.  We are so very ready to become first-time parents through open, semi-open or a closed adoption. We enjoy spending … Continue reading

Impact 52 at Children’s Village

December 13th, 2011


Smiling Faces

  This month Impact 52 came to Children’s Village to volunteer with one of our classes. Aaron joined the class for a few hours in the morning, and the kids really loved interacting with him. First, they walked down to exercise class with residents at Lutheran Life Villages. Everyone loved … Continue reading

Bank on Fort Wayne

November 7th, 2011


Mayor Henry's Hand on Bethany's Shoulder

In October, the city of Fort Wayne announced the Bank on Fort Wayne initiative. This is a community initiative that promotes financial education and greater use of banking institutions among unbanked and underbanked populations. LSSI has partnered with other banks and social-service agencies around the area to promote financial education. As a part … Continue reading

November is National Adoption Awareness Month

November 1st, 2011


Make sure to check out our profiles of adoptive families. We have some amazing families waiting to adopt. Click here to learn more…

Erin Whittle named CFO of LSSI

September 6th, 2011


Erin Whittle, MBA, CPA, has been named chief financial officer of Lutheran Social Services of Indiana (LSSI). Whittle, a native of Fort Wayne, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has more than a decade’s experience in public and industry accounting. … Continue reading

Congratulations ECHO graduates for 2011!

June 22nd, 2011


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Congratulations to our ECHO (Education Creates Hope and Opportunity) graduates for 2011! With the help of our dedicated caseworkers, these young women have stayed in school and graduated while coping with the new challenges presented by pregnancy and parenting. This year’s graduates are Bethany Allen, Jennifer Sheetz, Ciara Beckler, and … Continue reading