Our Stories
Pilot Project Introduces Refugee Elders to Telehealth and Virtual Connections
When the spread of the coronavirus forced us to shelter in place in March, business as usual came to a halt. Diego de Acosta, program coordinator for LCS Northwest’s Elder Refugee program based in SeaTac, was unsure how he would continue assisting the 30 participants...
Helping Families for School Year in Port Angeles
Nearly 47 percent of the students enrolled in Port Angeles schools are eligible for free or reduced lunches. Pandemic or not, Lisa Lyon knew the annual Back to School event had to happen to help struggling families. Lisa manages our family support services in Clallam...
Strengthening Portland’s Immigrant and Refugee Families
A substantial new grant from the City of Portland will help us strengthen the lives of more immigrant and refugee children and their families. LCS Northwest recently received a 3-year $736,347 grant from the City of Portland’s Children’s Levy. These funds will help us...
Relief Nursery Opens in Klamath Falls
Some of the youngest residents in Klamath Falls and their families are about to get a helping hand from LCS Northwest. After earning certification this summer, A Family Gathering Place relief nursery opened its doors to its first clients in August. It took years of...
Four Principles of Culturally-Specific Behavioral Health Services
Refugees are often underserved when it comes to mental health, as there are limited services with culturally-specific programs and staff to meet their needs. Our Multicultural Community Services (MCS) based in Portland is changing that.
Connecting Foster Teens With Their Family Roots
Amber grew up in foster care. She had no knowledge of other family members and her family history was a mystery. When her social worker put her in touch with Georgina Jones, Family Find program coordinator for LCS Northwest in Astoria, the veil began to lift. Family...
Therapy Kits in Tri-Cities
One hundred shoe-sized boxes line the walls in the conference room at the Tri-Cities office. Each one is filled with art supplies, playdough, worksheets, a whiteboard and other creative items. The boxes are ready to be distributed to clients under the age of 10. ...
