Holly and Chris Aasen of Mankato have provided a nurturing home and support to more than 35 children in foster care through Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota’s Therapeutic Foster Care program. For their deep dedication to the well-being of children and for providing outstanding child foster care, the Aasens were named the 2022 Foster Family of the Year by the Minnesota Social Service Association in Region 9, which spans nine local counties in south-central Minnesota. Read what they have learned through their journey.
MPR News guest host Chris Farrell, a senior economics contributor with MPR and American Public Media's Marketplace programs, discussed emotional spending, and how to build a healthy relationship between you and your money. Expert Shannon Doyle at LSS Financial Counseling offered her advice and guidance. Tune into MPR's report.
Now is a perfect time to think about new goals and strategies in the New Year to achieve your financial goals and wellness around personal finances. Tune in to the KTIS radio interview with Kim Miller, certified LSS Financial Counselor, to learn more and get started.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is dedicated to preventing sex trafficking among youth and to providing support for young people who have experienced sexual exploitation. A virtual human trafficking prevention awareness event will be offered on Thursday, January 19, from 9–10 a.m. and Noon–1 p.m. Community members are invited to attend and learn how predators conduct online solicitation and groom youth, what is being done to prevent trafficking and support young people, and how the community can help. Click on the story headline to learn more and sign up!
Cherish All Children, a service of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, will host a community event designed to equip community members to support youth in making safe and healthy choices in their online world. Supporting Youth Safety & Healthy Choices in the Virtual Playground will take place from 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, 2485 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108 and virtually. Click on the story headline to learn more and sign up!
If the holiday spending is giving you New Year’s headaches, LSS Financial Counseling reminds you that options are available. Check out the report on WJON radio.
If holiday spending is causing you financial stress, LSS Financial Counseling can assist you in getting back on track. Check out the report on KTOE radio.
Dan Park, financial counseling supervisor for LSS Financial Counseling, recently won the National Foundation for Credit Counseling's Credit Counselor of the Year award, honoring outstanding accomplishments and excellence in promoting consumer financial health. Read the Star Tribune story about how he supported Julie with free financial counseling that put her on a path toward financial health and homeownership.
It is estimated that 1 out six or 736,000 Minnesotans provide regular assistance for a friend or family member who has a health problem, a long- term illness or a disability. Caregivers have a high level of stress, higher instances of depression and anxiety and often experience isolation. Listen in to a short interview on the challenges of caregiving and supportive services that are available to help through Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.