Lutheran Social Services of the National
Capital Area
Serving the widow, orphan and stranger at the gate
since 1917
Welcome
Lutheran Social Services of
the National Capital Area (LSS/NCA) was founded in 1917 when a number of
local Lutheran congregations joined together in their community to
provide food, clothing, and shelter to persons in need.
Over the years, LSS/NCA has
continued to adapt its programs to meet the needs of the times.
Today, that spirit of
caring, compassion, and faith in action is alive and well and continues to
impact families and communities across the region.
Mission
LSS/NCA walks with those in need and mobilizes
community partners to provide services that offer hope and rebuild lives.
Agency Profile
With offices in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, suburban
Maryland and Baltimore, LSS/NCA provides a variety of
programs and services.
Please click on program title
for more information.
Refugee/Immigrant Services
Resettlement, employment and training, community
outreach, women empowerment, and financial literacy services
for refugees, asylees and victims of human trafficking.
Adoption/Foster Care Services
Birth parent counseling, traditional and
therapeutic foster care,
home studies, and supervised independent living
for refugee youth.
Camp Safe Haven
now known as Kids Haven and Teen Haven - camp and weekend retreats for youth affected by HIV-AIDS.
Disaster Response Preparedness
planning and volunteer training and deployment for faith and community groups.
