Mission Leaders Convenings

July 11, 2022

During this session, Mission Leaders will discuss how they are cultivating and growing partnerships with interfaith organizations. Over time, many organizations have developed more informal partnerships with interfaith organizations, particularly ecumenical organizations. Mission Leaders are looking to authentically grow interfaith partnerships to meet the needs of their organization’s clients and staff and the larger community. Please join us to discuss how you have historically engaged interfaith partners and are looking for new partnership opportunities.

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Contact Ashley Washington at awashington@lutheranservices.org.

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Mission Leaders Group

Results Network Convenings

July 11, 2022

The Results Network is an initiative dedicated to stabilizing families in crisis so more families can remain safe, strong and together and children across the United States can thrive and grow up to be healthy, productive adults.

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The Results Network cohort gathers leaders from participating member organizations to kickoff the 2023–2024 year. As part of our Results Innovation Lab, the Results Network collaborative is designed to accelerate innovative approaches, revamping how we engage families in crisis and creating pathways to keep families together, particularly children, youth, and families who are over-represented in the child welfare system.

  • May 14–15, 2024: All day

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Results Network

Cyber Ready — Is Your Organization Prepared to Combat The Next Cyber Attack?

June 14, 2022

Cyber-attacks continue to plague the health and human services industry. The board of directors and regulatory authorities expect your organization to be prepared. Join this session to learn about the latest trends in attacks, key risk management tactics, latest regulatory and insurance changes, and the playbook of incident response.

Back by popular demand, Alexandra Bretschneider, a leading expert in cybersecurity, and Rafael Haciski, Esq., an expert in risk management and insurance, will discuss what your organization needs to do NOW to defend against the inevitable cyber attacks. This webinar is designed for senior leaders, information technology and operations professionals, and any staff that want to understand how cyber attacks are impacting today’s technology, and how your organization can be better prepared to combat these crimes.

Speakers

Rafael Haciski, Esq., Vice President at Johnson, Kendall & Johnson
Alexandra Bretschneider, Vice President and Cyber Practice Leader at Johnson, Kendall & Johnson

Moving from Ally to Accomplice — Exploring What It Takes To Do Real Diversity Work

June 6, 2022

Join Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., a disruptor, trailblazer, change agent, author and leader as she challenges us to explore moving beyond allyship to accomplice, actively working together to institutionalize equity! In this 90-minute virtual session, Dr. Cox will lead an interactive workshop exploring:

  • Personal and collective approaches to engage in authentic, sustained conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Strategies to foster an organizational culture where all feel welcomed and included
  • Effective ways to retain diverse groups in your organization

Bring yourself! Bring your teams! Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and discovery.

 

Speaker

Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is a disruptor, trailblazer, change agent, and leader who believes in living an authentic life even if it makes people uncomfortable. She grew up an only child in rural southeast Alabama, where she was raised by her educator parents to persist in the face of personal and professional adversity. As a coach, she guides clients in areas of career development; business strategy; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. A Distinguished Professor of Engineering and an entrepreneur, Dr. Cox’s inquisitive nature contributes to her passion for educating others and sharing what she has learned via her experiences.
Follow her on social media platforms @drmonicacox, and learn more about her business offerings at www.drmonicacox.com.

 

Navigating Choppy Waters: A Leadership Discussion on Financial Pressures & Innovative Practices

June 5, 2022

Today’s economic pressures are clearly impacting senior living provider organizations, threatening long-term sustainability. From soaring workforce costs, increased expenses for supplies, capital investments, and construction costs that are growing monthly, the rising costs of doing business are forcing many organizations to rethink their business model.

Following some initial sector updates from Dan Hermann and Lisa McCracken at Ziegler, the time during this webinar will be spent in discussion among attendees with regard to strategies for cost reduction, exploring revenue diversification, and other related topics. Chad Sneed, CFO at Lutheran Senior Services, and Jim Buckman, CFO at Lutheran Life Communities, will join the Ziegler team to offer insight. While the topics will be most relevant for CFOs, VPs of Finance, and other financial professionals, other senior leaders from within the organizations are invited to participate, and multiple representatives from organizations are welcome to attend.

Presenters

  • Jim Buckman, CFO at Lutheran Life Communities
  • Dan Hermann, President & CEO of Ziegler
  • Lisa McCracken, Director of Senior Living Research & Development at Ziegler
  • Chad Sneed, CFO at Lutheran Senior Services

Webinar Series: Evidence-Based Practice

August 13, 2019

This summer, we will be featuring a series of informational webinars about a variety of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) that align with the outcomes outlined by the Family First Prevention Services Act. Some of the EBPs that will be featured include Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and Family Centered Treatment (FCT).

Webinar 1

FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY (FFT)

Time: 1-3 p.m. ET Date: Tuesday, June 25 This webinar covered:
  • How FFT fits with the Family First Prevention Services Act;
  • Evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of FFT;
  • Referral sources for FFT;
  • The FFT training process; and
  • The components of the FFT intervention
You can visit www.fftllc.com to learn more about Functional Family Therapy. This webinar was recorded.

Webinar 2

MULTISYSTEMIC THERAPY (MST)

Time: 1-3 p.m. ET Date: Tuesday, July 16 Click here to add the webinar to your calendar. As a result of this webinar, you will learn about:
  • How MST fits with the Family First Act;
  • Evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of MST;
  • Referral sources for MST;
  • The MST training process; and
  • The components of the MST intervention
There will also be time for Q&A. Prior to this webinar, you can visit www.mstservices.com to learn more about Multisystemic Therapy. This webinar will be recorded.

Webinar 3

PARENTS AS TEACHERS

Time: 1-2:30 p.m. ET Date: Tuesday, July 23 Click here to add the webinar to your calendar. As a result of this webinar, you will learn about:
  • How Parents as Teachers fits with the Family First Act;
  • Evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of the Parents as Teachers model;
  • Referral sources for Parents as Teachers;
  • The Parents as Teachers training process; and
  • The components of the Parents as Teachers intervention
There will also be time for Q&A. This webinar will be recorded.

Webinar 4

PROMOTING FIRST RELATIONSHIPS (PFR)

Time: 1-2:30 p.m. ET Date: Tuesday, August 6 Click here to add the webinar to your calendar. As a result of this webinar, you will learn about:
  • Evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of PFR;
  • Referral sources for PFR;
  • The PFR training process; and
  • The components of the PFR intervention
There will also be time for Q&A. This webinar will be recorded.

Webinar 5

FAMILY-CENTERED TREATMENT (FCT)

Time: 1-3 p.m. ET Date: Tuesday, August 13 Click here to add the webinar to your calendar. As a result of this webinar, you will learn about:
  • Evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of FCT;
  • Referral sources for FCT;
  • The FCT training process; and
  • The components of the FCT intervention
There will also be time for Q&A. This webinar will be recorded.

Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative 2019 Training Conference

September 30, 2019

Lutheran Services in America will convene the Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative for a training conference this fall at the Chico Hot Springs Resort in Chico, Montana. The dates for the event are September 30-October 2. Background:  Older adults in rural communities experience poorer health, higher poverty rates and have limited access to community-based programs. The Great Plains Collaborative provides services and supports to underserved rural older adults in Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana. The Collaborative’s programs help vulnerable seniors maintain their independence, remain in their homes and communities, and live with purpose and meaning. This goal of this conference is to provide a training, networking and teambuilding experience that equips Great Plains Collaborative program staff with new skills and tools to improve service delivery. Potential training content includes:
  • LSA SeniorConnect, a new LSA health care product which helps seniors stay healthy and independent
  • Service coordination
  • Program marketing
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Program sustainability
  • Simply Connect, a software solution for client tracking and care coordination
For more information about this event, please contact David Zauche at dzauche@lutheranservices.org.

Webinar Series: Accreditation

October 8, 2019

Lutheran Services in America is pleased to announce our fall webinar series on accreditation featuring all three major accreditation organizations. Calendar invitations to all three are linked below. Click to add each webinar to your Outlook calendar. If your organization is not currently accredited, or if you are interested in exploring your accreditation options, join us for this webinar series where you will have the opportunity to:
  • Understand the role the accreditation plays in the implementation of the Family First Act and Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs),
  • Learn about the value of accreditation to organizations,
  • Understand the accreditation process and associated costs, and
  • Engage in a Q&A session with knowledgeable accreditation experts.
Please contact Sheila Weber at sweber@lutheranservices.org or 202-499-5824 if you have any questions.  

Webinar: Strategies to Control Health Care Costs

October 23, 2019

Learn how two social ministry organizations are successfully reducing growth in employee health benefit costs, increasing employee satisfaction, and stabilizing fluctuations in health plan spending. Reier Thompson, President & CEO of Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, and Ray Ratke, President & CEO of Lutheran Family Services of Virginia, will discuss how they assessed their health plan needs, evaluated potential options and decided to partner with Portico Benefit Services to provide innovative solutions to their health benefit needs. This teleconference, set for 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT on October 23, is exclusively for Lutheran Services in America CEOs and leaders in finance and human resources. RegisterNow_CEO            

2019 Member Reception at LeadingAge Meeting + Expo

October 27, 2019

Join us for a special Lutheran Services in America member reception during the 2019 LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Expo. When: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. on October 27, 2019 Where: Indigo 206, Hilton San Diego Bayfront RSVP today for the opportunity to network with your colleagues from the senior services world and fellow members of the Lutheran Services in America network from across the country.  

Meet Our Panelists at LeadingAge

Representatives from Lutheran Services in America member organizations will speak at the 2019 LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo.
  • Gregory Poole-Dayan, COO, Wartburg
  • Amanda Young, Director, Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc.
  • Kay Weidner, Vice President of Quality, SpiriTrust Lutheran
  • Jonathan Golm, President, WeCare Connect a subsidiary of Wellspring Lutheran
  • Jennifer Rautzhan, Vice President for Human Resources Services, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
  • Marysue Moses, Dimensions Program Coordinator, Ebenezer Management Services
  • Mary Jo Zeller, Director, MySolutions, The Arlington in Naples - a Lutheran Life Community
  • Keith Frndak, President & CEO, Concordia Lutheran Ministries
  • Christie Hinrichs, President & CEO, Tabitha Health Care Services
  • Julie Davis, Marketing Director, Concordia Life Care Community
  • Larry Bradshaw, CEO, National Lutheran Communities & Services
 The 2019 LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Expo member reception is made possible through a generous gift from Ziegler.