Mike Bertrand

President and CEO at Lutheran Child and Family Services of IL.

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

LCFS’ Regenerations program serves older youth who are in foster care and involved with the juvenile or criminal justice system, providing them with a support system to get their lives back on the right track. Learn more at https://t.co/6RpBlfY34F

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

LCFS needs Case Aides and Youth Care Workers, no college degree required; also Child Welfare Specialist and Licensing Representative roles require a bachelor’s degree. We need Counselors and Supervisors with an MA in social work or similar field. Visit https://t.co/FpYKewOEr4

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

Today is #NationalNonprofitDay. Did you know that LCFS serves over 2,000 foster children across Illinois, with over 400 finding a forever home last year? Learn more about our impact on Illinois children and families at: https://t.co/4pQAY5gGqt

[Mike Bertrand @mbertrando]

@clearlyclaude @JayWamsted @joebags24 @danielhill1336 @RClewer @Kobyson @CedricMcCay @wilde_mc @Golde1967 It is incredibly sad that anyone would support such blatant racism!

[Mike Bertrand @mbertrando]

Beverly will represent the families of Illinois well.

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

The @IllinoisDCFS has appointed LCFS VP & COO Beverly Jones co-chair of the Child Welfare Advisory Committee. Congratulations Beverly! We're honored to have you representing LCFS and the children and families we serve.

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

Thank you to @ScottHamiltonMusic for being such fabulous supporters of LCFS over the years and collecting donations for LCFS at your concerts in the park this summer. Go check out this fun band! https://t.co/xWNBzZNgCo

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

As our country faces the injustices brought on by the systemic racism that persists within our communities, child welfare experts say it is never too early in a child’s life to begin the delicate but all-important conversations about race. https://t.co/FCz5StQt1i

[Mike Bertrand @mbertrando]

I will need to get in and get some.

[Metal Monkey Brewing @MetalMonkeyBrew]

Today is the day! Our Black Is Beautiful beer release! The Black is Beautiful initiative is a collaborative effort between breweries all over the world started by @weatheredsoulsbrewing . This
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[Mike Bertrand @mbertrando]

Agreed!

[@clearlyclaude @clearlyclaude]

It is a really profound dangerous and demonic ideal. Don’t go into that neighborhood

[Mike Bertrand @mbertrando]

@OffcolorBrewing Too funny!

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

What are you celebrating this month? While you may be scaling back your celebrations, you can raise up LCFS & the impact of your big day with a Facebook fundraiser to strengthen the children & families we serve. Just visit https://t.co/LRIbvIagiM & follow the easy steps. #DoGood

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

Birth parents don’t need our judgment. They need us to believe in them, to mentor them, and to invest in them. If you believe you could not only care for children in foster care, but also support their birth families, become a foster parent with LCFS.
https://t.co/JPLz8W8BO8

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

LCFS is looking for sponsors for our premiere fundraising event, the Harvest Festival: Home Edition. Your support will impact the lives of the children & families we serve, & you’ll receive opportunities to promote your business. Visit https://t.co/8480c79L3c. #HarvestFestival

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

At LCFS, we realize that systematic institutional racism is everywhere, and it is also reflected within the child welfare world. We have made a commitment and taken action towards working to dismantle systemic racism in the child welfare system. https://t.co/VQUQOCOEzz

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

Leadership from Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois will be virtually participating. This is such important work and we are honored to play a part.

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

Don Cochran has been tithing for more than 40 yrs & included LCFS in his will as part of his practice. Learn more about Don’s story & why he chose to include LCFS in his legacy at https://t.co/B6aIYtJfHH. For ways to include charity in your will visit https://t.co/3zbxcdJhgd

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent? There are so many children in need of a safe, loving home. Don't wait any longer. Can't foster? You can still help. Learn more at https://t.co/HzTh0ZMj4D. #fostercare #MakeADifference

[LCFS @LCFSIllinois]

Taylor (13) & Marios (11) entered foster care 6 years ago. This month, they were adopted into their “forever family.” LCFS was honored to be a part of their beautiful day. As #NationalAdoptionMonth comes to a close, we celebrate all the families brought together through adoption.

[Mike Bertrand @mbertrando]

Sorry I had to miss this. Great colleagues doing important work!