District 88 names Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry as Business Partner

District 88 is thrilled to continue its Business Partner program, which recognizes businesses and organizations for their support in building futures for District 88 students and helping to accomplish the district’s mission and vision. These collaborations are vital to ensure students are successful, and the district truly values and appreciates these partnerships.

At District 88, the safety, health and well-being of students and staff is the district’s No. 1 priority. The district knows building relationships precedes learning and continues to focus on connecting with all students. For students to achieve academically, we must first meet their needs outside of the classroom – including providing mental health and social-emotional assistance.

Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a prime example of an organization working with District 88 to achieve these goals, and the District 88 Board of Education named them as a Business Partner during the Jan. 13 board meeting. To watch the presentation, click on the video above. To view photos from the recognition, see the images below.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national human-care ministry embracing the unique, calming nature and skills of purebred golden retrievers, who are trained to interact with people of all ages and circumstances in need. The dogs visit Addison Trail, Willowbrook and the District 88 Transition Program once a month to help support students and staff. By encouraging physical touch and verbal and non-verbal connection, the service provided by LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a tremendous tool and asset to assist students and staff who might be struggling.

For more information about all of the mental health and social-emotional supports, programs and services provided at District 88, go to dupage88.net/Supports.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a tremendous Business Partner, and District 88 truly thanks them for all they do for the district’s students and for helping to create a safe, welcoming and comforting environment. The district is always looking to develop more partnerships, and those who are interested can find information at www.dupage88.net/BusinessPartnerships.

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