For over 25 years Lutheran Services of Georgia has helped tens of thousands transform their loss, grief and trauma into hope, healing and strength. From placing neglected children into loving homes to providing shelter and employment services for refugees each year, LSG serves thousands of those most in need. With more than twenty programs to meet the needs of the people of Georgia, individuals from newborns to senior citizens are served through our agency. All our programs provide services to persons without regard to race, origin, creed, age, color, or gender. As a private agency, we work with local, state, and federal entities, community organizations, and 140 Lutheran congregations and missions in Georgia. A board of sixteen volunteer directors provides governance and oversees agency operations.

The mission of Lutheran Services of Georgia is to provide hope, healing and strength to those in need.  Lutheran Services of Georgia was conceived in the late 1970's when the Sunbelt Resources Mobilization Project Committee created a regional plan for the development of Lutheran Social Ministries. The original task force gave birth to Lutheran Ministries of Georgia-Atlanta in 1981, then to Lutheran Ministries of Georgia in 1983. Our name was changed to Lutheran Services of Georgia in 2003 to reflect the inclusive nature of our programs while maintaining our identity as a Lutheran social ministry organization.  Complete History of LSG

Refugee Services resettles hundredsof refugees every year, assisting them to make a smooth transition to life in the UnitedStates, to achieve economic self-sufficiency, and to become socially integrated into their new communities.

Disaster Response Service has actively participated in disaster preparedness and response since1994, and has played a major role in the preparation of congregations to respond to disasters and participate in recovery efforts.

A+ Parents is a parenting skills course that promotes positive, healthy, nurturing interactions between parent and child, and is offered through our Savannah office. The program emphasizes family relationships, positive parenting skills, and family resilience.

Specialized Foster Care Servicesis thelargest nonprofit provider of foster care services in the stateand is known for providing high quality services to both foster children and families. Our Specialized Foster Care Services assists the state in placing at-risk and special needschildren into quality foster care homes.

FACES (Facilitating, Advocacy,Care, Education, and Shelter)

receives referrals from state intake coordinators in order to help individuals with

developmental disabilities obtain the support they need. The program assists individuals in many ways: providing host homes, in-home support, licensed home support, day services, employment and volunteer opportunities.

Adoption Services programs provide access to stable and compassionate homes for children who have not had a chance at a secure and stable life. Three types of adoption services are provided: cooperative domestic infantadoption, domestic adoption of children, and special needs.

 Rev. Dr. Gary L. Danielsen

President

Lutheran Services of Georgia