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Storybook Project - Lutheran Social Services of Illinois - Main Office

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Resource Name:Storybook Project - Lutheran Social Services of Illinois - Main Office

address

1001 East Touhy Avenue , Suite 50, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Eligibility

Incarcerated Parents at 14 prisons and jails throughout the state

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English; Spanish

Application process

To find out if a correctional facility participates or for information about volunteering, please email Kevin Copeland.

Fees

Free

Service area

IL
The Luther Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) Storybook Project is a program at 14 prisons and jails statewide that allows incarcerated parents to record themselves reading a book to their children. With support from dedicated, well-trained volunteers and donated children's books, parents select a book at their child's appropriate reading level. A volunteer then records the parent reading the story onto a CD. The CD and book are mailed to the child or children at no cost to the family.

Date of Last Formal Update

01/30/2026

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a statewide provider that serves over 42,000 people annually. Their critical programs include foster care, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, affordable senior housing, support for individuals with developmental disabilities, home care for seniors, and assistance for families impacted by the criminal justice system.