“LSS has developed the
experience and knowledge to provide caring support and guidance
to pregnant individuals and birth parents in a variety of
situations. I highly recommend the LSS pregnancy counseling
program, as do my clients!”
Jody O. DeSmidt, Walling, Berg, & Debele, Member of American
Academy of Adoption Attorneys.
“Students in our teenage
parenting classes have benefited in many ways through our
connection with the LSS Pregnancy Counseling Program. We
appreciate the time, be it through one session or many, which
the counselors spend with individuals regarding parenting
choices, financial decision-making, and community resource
options.”
Carol Jessen-Klixbull and Deb Bryer, Teenage Parenting Program,
St. Cloud Area Learning Center
“As a halfway house for women
in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, we refer women to
LSS. The counselors have always offered our women knowledge
about the adoption alternative with a compassionate, supportive,
and “no pressure” attitude. LSS is a wonderful resource for our
facility.”
Carol Warren-Abbot, Parenting Counselor, Journey Home
“The Pregnancy Counseling
Program at LSS has always been very responsive to our hospital’s
needs for adoption counselors to meet with mothers who are
thinking about placing their newborns for adoption. The
counselors make my job easier since they provide so much hands
on support and guidance during women’s hospitalizations. The
Pregnancy Counselors’ caring attitude and professionalism
impress me. Their expertise has also helped me educate the
nursing staff on how to compassionately talk to a mother
considering adoption.”
Rena Sespene-Hinz, LISW Prenatal Social Worker, St. Cloud
Hospital.
"Lutheran Social Service
offers caring professionals committed to helping individuals,
families, and children in need. Their comprehensive services
promote the welfare of birth parents, adoptive parents, and
children. The staff is accommodating and provides excellent
continuity of care. The staff ensures that an individual’s
decisions are respected and supported. We have been happy to
work with them over the years.”
Linda Allen, Executive Director, Birthline
"As a director of a pregnancy
resource center I appreciate the partnership we have with
licensed adoption agencies like LSS. Their expert help and
support of our clients who courageously choose to make adoption
a loving part of their plan for their child is an invaluable
asset to our center and for our clients."
Colleen Tronson, Executive Director, Metro Women’s Center
