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Four Principles of Culturally-Specific Behavioral Health Services

by Steve Haviland | Aug 6, 2020 | Behavioral Health, Refugees & Immigrants

Four Principles of Culturally-Specific Behavioral Health Services Our Multicultural Community Services (MCS) based in Portland improves the lives of refugees...

The Umbrella Story

by Kaeli Todd | Jun 23, 2020 | Aging & Independent Living, Refugees & Immigrants

The Umbrella Story A few years ago, South Puget Sound District Director Trudy Sorensen was blessed to walk with a stranger who reminded her of the work of...

Coalition Works with Oregon Legislature to Extend Refugee Services

by Louise McGrody | Jun 5, 2020 | Advocacy, Refugees & Immigrants

Coalition Works with Oregon Legislature to Extend Refugee Services A collaborative effort led by faith-based organizations, including LCS Northwest, and...

Adoption Dream Comes True for Refugee Youth

by Louise McGrody | May 27, 2020 | Child Welfare, Refugees & Immigrants

Adoption Dream Comes True for Refugee Youth Barbara and Jeremy Tantrum became a licensed foster home in 2009. Parents to a toddler and guardian to an...

Attorney Julie Schisel honored with 2019 Spannaus Award

by Louise McGrody | Oct 29, 2019 | Child Welfare, Refugees & Immigrants

Child Welfare Lutheran Community Services Northwest recently honored attorney Julie Schisel of Burien with the 2019 Spannaus Award. For two decades, Ms....

Taking a Different Path to the American Dream

by Steve Haviland | Jul 11, 2019 | Refugees & Immigrants

Jean Paul Mugisha embodies the American dream. By studying and working hard, he has made a better life for himself and his family. What makes Jean Paul’s...

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There has been a surge of youth arriving at the Mexican border to seek asylum in the US. Many are fleeing gang violence that is plaguing their Central American homelands. Our foster care team in Seattle, along with our team in Spokane, are gearing up to be part of the solution to help these unaccompanied refugee minors. Read more here: lcsnw.org/2021/04/building-a-future-for-refugee-youth/

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