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About Us...

1896 - orphanages in the Milwaukee area were so overcrowded that there were many homeless and dependent children who were not properly cared for, putting them at risk for bodily and spiritual harm.  Pastors and laymen in the Milwaukee area saw the need for orphaned, neglected and dependent children to be cared for by Christian families instead of institutions.  On June 8, 1896 the Evangelical Lutheran Kinderfreund Society of Wisconsin was created to help these children.

1924 - a new Children’s Receiving Home was constructed at 8138 Harwood Avenue in Wauwatosa and a west wing was added in 1926.  In 1941, our name changed to Lutheran Children’s Friend Society of Wisconsin to better reflect the advancement of the organization.  Some of the changes included providing casework service to children who were orphaned, dependent, neglected, or delinquent.

1959 - a Residential Treatment Center opened to care for emotionally disturbed children followed by a Counseling Center in 1965. 

1987 - our name changed to Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin. 

Present - Today we offer Christian Counseling for children, individuals and families, alcohol and drug abuse counseling for teens and adults, and adoption services.  Our newest venture is addressing the need for a variety of clinical interventions for our nations growing geriatric communities.  We realize that the “baby boomer” generation will have very different demands as they age, as compared to previous generations.  In other words, after 110 years we are still here attempting to meet the most crucial needs of Wisconsin society.  Please feel free to join us in our future by volunteering, rendering your financial support, or referring others to our services.


In His service,

Dr. Chuck Meseck Psy.D., CEO



Professional Staff:

- Dr. Chuck Meseck, Psy.D. CEO
    Statewide

- Ian Meseck, Fundraising Facilitator
    Greater Milwaukee Area

- Diane Boheen, MSW, Adoption Case Management Supervisor
    Southern Wisconsin Area

- Lisa Hecht, MSSW, CICSW
    Greater Madison Area

- Jennifer Olszewski, LPC
    Greater Milwaukee Area

- Michelle Koski, LPC
    Rice Lake / Eau Claire Areas

- Ron Anderson, MS, NCC, PC
    Northwestern Wisconsin Area

- Deb Rayburn, MS, LPC, CSAC
    Greater Milwaukee Area

- Paul Blaske, CADCIII
    Greater Milwaukee Area


- Kimberly Cooper, Fiscal Manager
    Milwaukee Area

- John Mueller, LCSW
    Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Shawano Areas




Support Staff:

- Lisa Huebner, Administrative Assistant to CEO
    Milwaukee Area

- Mary Wright, Administrative Coordinator
    Northern Wisconsin Area

- Carol Weber, Support Staff
    Milwaukee Area
- Mary Erdmann, Support Staff
    Milwaukee Area

- Laura O'Conner, Support Staff
    Milwaukee Area


To contact any of the professional staff, please call 800-291-4513