Beacon Award Winner Amanda Krzykowski Reassesses Data to Transform Social Work in Wisconsin, Upper Michigan

July 29, 2021

By: Christopher Findlay

Amanda Krzykowski’s leadership in applying data-based approaches to improve outcomes for children earned her a Lutheran Services in America Beacon Award. Through the ups and downs, Amanda and her team at LSS Wisconsin remain focused on using data to enhance the quality of services in her region.

Boosting Investment in Human Potential, One Success Story at a Time

July 28, 2021

Every person deserves a chance to reach their full potential, an opportunity to succeed despite any mitigating circumstances in which they find themselves. We Raise Foundation in Itasca, Illinois, is in the business of investing in human potential. The foundation is leveraging the power of generosity to make a difference..

Results Innovation Lab Informs—and Challenges—Beacon Award Winner Rebecca Kiesow-Knudsen to Improve Results

July 22, 2021

By: Christopher Findlay

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.

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..