Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains strengthens communities by providing support, guidance, and resource coordination to individuals & families.
Colorado
Joined March 2011
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Please pray for those in the path of wildfires in the western United States. Donate: community.elca.org/uswildfir…
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Our Tres Hermanas team has been working hard this season despite not being able to have farm participants until recently -planting, harvesting & helping to start a delivery program for refugee families in need. You can find tomatillos grown at Tres Hermanas at @LaMontanitaCoop
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🎨🖌️ This young refugee is using her artistic talents to teach children in her community about coronavirus.
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Our Virtual Gala is Sunday! This year, our Eagles Wing Award recipient is Mariela Ruiz-Angel, @ABQ_OIRA. Mariela's leadership in the ABQ community has been invaluable to LFSRM. Pr. Powell @StTimsChurch will present the award. We hope to "see" you Sunday! lfsrm.org/event/annual-gala/…
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The city of Aurora on April 28 formally adopted the state's regulations on face coverings and encouraging the use of face coverings to keep people safe. This is an important step as we ensure our community remains safe as we support our business community.
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Curious about how to talk to your young children about coronavirus? This article from @PBSKIDS includes some great advice, as well as some tips and tricks that will help kids learn how to prevent the spread of germs >> to.pbs.org/2wEvqGF
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When schools are closed, Happy Numbers keeps teaching math - just the way you would. Individualized instruction, instant feedback, accessible from any device. (Did I mention it's free?!)
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Q: Should schools start preparing for distance learning to last through end of school year? Polis: It is "very likely" won't resume normal classroom activities this school year. "We're always hopeful, but districts are preparing for that. That's the likelihood." #COVID2019
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Who is a refugee?
Sometimes kids have all the right answers.
#WithRefugees #RefugeesWelcome
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Holidays can be especially stressful for the LGBTQIA+ community. Remember to take alone time to recharge and tell yourself, "I am exactly who I am supposed to be and do not need to change for anyone." nbcnews.to/2qUPL7O
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It's okay to not feel okay. Feelings of loneliness are common during the holidays. Try activities like exercising, calling a friend, trying something new, or volunteering to help feel connected to others. bit.ly/38A9udH
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"There's never really a perfect time to foster or adopt. Just a lot of opportunities to say yes despite the many reasons you have to say no." -Jason Johnson #adoption
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.@indygive nonprofit Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains @lfsrm is a faith-inspired, nonprofit human services agency providing adoption, foster care, older adult and caregiver, prevention, and refugee services. fox21news.com/features/give/…
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If you or a loved one is experiencing holiday stress — or, worse, a mental crisis — remember that Colorado Crisis Services is available 24/7. It's free and confidential. To connect with a counselor, text TALK to 38255 or call 844-493-8255. Learn more >> coloradocrisisservices.org/
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Important #adoption reminder:
"Adoption is less about getting a child for your family and more about giving your family for a child."
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We had a great visit last week with @RepDebHaaland when she joined us for a round table discussion on refugee entrepreneurs. The discussion highlighted the economic benefit refugees make to the communities that welcome them. #RefugeesWelcome
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Here are 10 ways kids may seem like they’re acting "naughty," but really aren’t. When we recognize kids' unwelcome behaviors as reactions to environmental conditions, developmental phases, or our own actions, it lets us respond proactively, and with... psychologytoday.com/intl/blo…
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Dalton, who has cerebral palsy, was adopted in 2017 through our Wendy's Wonderful Kids program. Since #adoption, he is physically stronger. He is saying more words. And he is learning how to show love to others, says his mom, Robbin. Watch: youtu.be/fez_oafVXak #BacktoSchool
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RT @AdoptUSKids Award-winning actress Lyric Ross, who plays “Deja,” a foster daughter, in the hit television series @NBCThisisUs, encouraged adults to become foster parents of teens. ow.ly/24XB50vpMxn #fostercare #ThisIsUs
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The Holland & Hart Foundation #Denver office was proud to support the Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains (@lfsrm) #BackToSchoolDrive with 114 full backpacks and donating $1200+ that will go towards additional student needs throughout the school year. #SupportingCommunities
