Founded as an orphanage in 1892, Lutheran Family Services is now the largest human care organization in Nebraska and Western Iowa. Every year, its employees deliver exceptional service to thousands of children, individuals, and families through dozens of programs. A broad spectrum of services ranges from foster care and children's behavioral health to helping human trafficking victims and newly resettled refugees. LFS is a 2017 recipient of the Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for Ethics.

In the Grand Island area, LFS is proud to provide the following programming:
- Military and Veteran Services
- Refugee Reception, Placement, and Support
- The Responsible Fatherhood Initiative Project
- Behavioral Health Services