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Results Innovation Lab Informs—and Challenges—Beacon Award Winner Rebecca Kiesow-Knudsen to Improve Results
July 22, 2021
Statistics tied to children and youth in foster care indicate a reality that is painfully clear: the child welfare system is producing disparate outcomes. Barely half of youth in foster care graduate from high school by age 19. Just 3 percent go on to earn a college degree. Many youth who age out of foster care find themselves instantly homeless, and the data consistently indicate worse outcomes for youth of color.
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Reflecting on Ken Daly’s Legacy as a Tireless Ambassador for Children & Youth
July 19, 2021
I recently lost an exemplary board member, Ken Daly, who some of our CEOs might recall led the CEO-Board session at CEO Summit 2015. Ken served the Lutheran Services in America board of directors with great commitment and a profound faith in God. He brought deep expertise having served as..
Read MoreSenate Democrats Unveil $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Package, Seek Support of Caucus
July 16, 2021
Following the unveiling Tuesday of the broad outline of a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package that would enact many of the “human infrastructure” provisions included in President Biden’s American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan, most Senate Democrats reacted positively.
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Beacon Award Winner Beverly Jones Sees Results Innovation Lab as Start of ‘Ripple Effect’ Across Child Welfare System
July 15, 2021
It is uncommon to find success in momentous undertakings without support. In the world of social services, collaboration is key to achieving long-lasting result s. This is especially true when seeking new solutions to age-old challenges related to the welfare of children and families. In recognition of..
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The Neighborly Response: Providing Disaster Relief Along the Coast
July 14, 2021
When Hurricane Elsa began developing last week, it was unclear what areas the storm would damage and who would be affected. Lutherans in the United States have a long history of participating in disaster response and are often the first to arrive in the wake of an emergency. Lutheran Services..
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