Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile

Founded in 1873, Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (LCFS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides community-based child welfare services, including foster care. Their mission statement is “To nurture and strengthen children and families in need.”

Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, LCFS has 16 sites across the state. The organization employs approximately 400 staff and serves approximately 3,000 consumers annually.

As of fiscal year (FY) 2021, LCFS had $37.4 million in total annual revenue. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the year prior, when the organization had $37.7 million in . . .