Residential Programs

Lutherwood is a secure residential treatment facility for youth aged 12-17 who may have experienced abuse and/or neglect and exhibit behavioral health issues. Youth residing at Lutherwood continue their education through the Impact Academy II, an accredited school operated in collaboration with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). Impact Academy II provides a comprehensive on-site curriculum including a full-day of academics, credit recovery options, and in-school behavioral supports.

IMPACT is a specialized program within Lutherwood and a collaboration between LCFS, Ascent 121, and Community Health Network. Impact provides comprehensive care and intensive therapeutic services for youth with a history of commercial sexual exploitation and/or human trafficking.

Emergency Shelter Care provides 24-hour a day short-term care for female adolescents, aged 12-17, who need safe, temporary shelter and support.

Serenity House (StopGap) and Trinity House are Independent Living Group Homes for females with a history of commercial sexual exploitation and/or human trafficking. Both group homes focus on teaching and enhancing independent living skills and fostering resilience.

Pando Aspen Grove of Community Heights (Pando) is a Permanent Supportive Housing program that provides both housing and an array of voluntary supportive services to young adults who are at risk of homelessness.

The Pando facility is located at 5626 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN. It offers 30 one-bedroom apartments to serve people ages 18-24, with a special focus on those aging out of the child welfare/foster care system. The program includes an on-site food pantry, as well as supportive services to assist tenants with educational and employment goals, accessing healthcare and legal aid, and helping them connect with others in the community to build "social capital". Programming is completely voluntary and will include social/recreational activities, nutrition/cooking classes, and budgeting and financial management.

Pando has an on-site food pantry, but the shelves are looking bare! We need your assistance to "pack the pantry" and fill up those empty shelves. Donations can be dropped off at Pando. Please contact our Tenant Relations Specialist to make arrangements. We can also coordinate a pick-up at your church or business!

Have a question? Contact our Program Manager De'Aundre Williams at programmanager@lutheranfamily.org.