--- title: NCHS Blog description: NCHS Blog --- [Donate](https://nchs.org/donate/) - - - - - [402.451.0787](tel:402.451.0787) [402.451.0787](tel:402.451.0787) - [130th Anniversary](https://nchs.org/130-years-nchs-celebration/) - [Calendar](https://nchs.org/events/) - [Careers](https://nchs.org/careers/) - [Get Involved](https://nchs.org/get-involved/) [Donate](https://nchs.org/donate/) [![Finalized-NCHS-Full-Color](https://blog.nchs.org/hubfs/Finalized-NCHS-Full-Color.svg)](https://nchs.org/) - [Family Support](https://nchs.org/family-support/) - Column 1 - [Pregnancy Services Offering resources, support, & guidance as you determine the best course of action for you & your family.](https://nchs.org/pregnancy-services/) - [Top Pregnancy Questions](https://nchs.org/pregnancy-services/top-questions/) - [Kinship Navigation Connecting kinship families to the support & community resources they need to thrive.](https://kinship.nchs.org/) - [Families Forever Providing support & strategies for deepening the bonds of families formed through adoption or guardianship.](https://nchs.org/families-forever/) - [Become a Families2Families Mentor](https://nchs.org/become-a-mentor-make-a-difference/) - [Full Circle Conference 2024](https://fullcircle.nchs.org/) - [Early Childhood Education Educating & developing children as they prepare for kindergarten and beyond.](https://nchs.org/early-childhood-education/) - Column 2 - [Parent & Caregiver Support:](https://nchs.org/parent-caregiver-support/) - [Healthy Families America Personalized advice & guidance for expectant or newborn parents.](https://nchs.org/healthy-families/) - [Self-Sufficiency Gain vital skills needed to become more self-sufficient.](https://nchs.org/self-sufficiency/) - [Teen & Young Parent Program Preparing teens & young parents for adulthood.](https://nchs.org/teen-young-parent-program/) - [Foster Care](https://nchs.org/foster-care/) - Column 1 - [Steps to Becoming a Foster Family Get information regarding the process of becoming a foster family.](https://nchs.org/foster-care/#becoming-foster-family) - [Mutual Selection Using a collaborative approach to work toward a brighter future.](https://nchs.org/foster-care/#mutual) - [Adoption](https://nchs.org/child-adoption/) - Column 1 - [Adopt Through NCHS Discover the steps you need to take to start your adoption journey with NCHS.](https://nchs.org/adopt-through-nchs/) - [Considering Adoption for Your Child Get assistance with figuring out the next steps for you & your family.](https://nchs.org/consider-adoption-for-your-child/) - [Post-Adoption Services Access resources & support available to you after an adoption is finalized.](https://nchs.org/post-adoption-services/) - Column 2 - [Adoption Search Discover more about your biological lineage.](https://nchs.org/post-adoption-services#adoption-search) - [Birth-Parent Support Group Peer support for birth parents that chose adoption.](https://nchs.org/post-adoption-services#birth-parent-support) - [Families Forever Providing support & strategies for deepening the bonds of families formed through adoption or guardianship.](https://nchs.org/families-forever/) - [Learn](https://nchs.org/learn/) - Column 1 - [Blog Catch up on the latest tips & information our team has to offer.](https://blog.nchs.org/) - [Resources Browse our extensive resource library to get the answers you need.](https://nchs.org/resources/) - [A Guide to Kinship Care](https://info.nchs.org/kinship-care-resources-services-help-you-care-unique-family) - [Support For Expectant And New Parents](https://info.nchs.org/pregnancy-services-support-for-expectant-and-new-parents) - [Support for Families Formed Through Adoption](https://info.nchs.org/families-forever-support-families-formed-adoption) - Column 2 - [Events Stay updated on the latest events & volunteer opportunities through NCHS.](https://nchs.org/events/) - [News & Press Read up on NCHS’s latest announcements & community news.](https://nchs.org/news-press-releases/) - [Celebrating 130 Years | NCHS Come celebrate with us as we look to a bright future and remember 130 years of caring for Nebraska’s children families.](https://nchs.org/130-years-nchs-celebration/) - [About](https://nchs.org/about/) - Column 1 - [Mission, Values & Strategic Plan Our core values are the driving factor behind everything we do.](https://nchs.org/mission-values-strategic-plan/) - [Leadership, Board, & Trustees](https://nchs.org/about#team) - [Partnerships & Donors](https://nchs.org/partners/) - [Strategic Plan](https://nchs.org/mission-values-strategic-plan#strategic) - [Contact](https://nchs.org/contact/) - [*Family Support* Caring For Your Grandchildren And Yourself Learn valuable strategies for caring for yourself and your grandchildren. Download Now](https://nchs.org/resource/raising-your-grandchildren-one-pager/) - [*Foster Care* FOSTER CARE PROGRAM Access the support, resources, guidance, and tools parents and babies need for… Download Now](https://nchs.org/resource/nchs-foster-care-program/) - [*Adoption* Strengthening Your Relationship As A Family Discover the support and resources available for families formed through adoption or… Download Now](https://nchs.org/resource/families-forever-one-pager/) - [*Learn* Annual Report Gain insight into the impact and work our team has achieved over… Download Now](https://nchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NCHS-Annual-Report-2021-2022.pdf) - [*About* Strategic Plan NCHS believes in building a bright, healthy future for all children and… Download Now](https://nchs.org/resource/strategic-plan/) #### Featured Article # How The Core Issue of Connection Impacts the Adoption Constellation [Read Now](https://blog.nchs.org/fostering-connections-adoption-constellation-guide) - [Latest Blog](https://blog.nchs.org) - [Pregnancy Support](https://blog.nchs.org/tag/pregnancy-support) - [Family & Kinship Support](https://blog.nchs.org/tag/family-kinship-support) - [Donor Stories](https://blog.nchs.org/tag/donor-stories) - [News & Announcements](https://blog.nchs.org/tag/news-announcements) - [Tips & Advice](https://blog.nchs.org/tag/tips-advice) ![](https://blog.nchs.org/hubfs/Group%203.svg) ![](https://blog.nchs.org/hubfs/X.svg) ![](https://blog.nchs.org/hubfs/Group%203.svg) ## Latest Articles September 25, 2024 3 min read ##### How The Core Issue of Connection Impacts the Adoption Constellation Building meaningful connections is at the core of every successful adoption journey. Adoption is... Read More + September 19, 2024 4 min read ##### Empowering Your Pregnancy Journey With Answers To Your Top Questions Pregnancy can be a rollercoaster of excitement, anticipation, and, sometimes, a little bit of... Read More + September 9, 2024 1 min read ##### NCHS Announces Lincoln Office Relocation LINCOLN, Neb. (September 9, 2024) - After 15 years at the Valley Road location, NCHS is announcing... Read More + September 5, 2024 3 min read ##### The Role of Mentors in Providing Support for Adoption & Guardianship Families Families2Families, a program within the Families Forever initiative at NCHS, aims to provide the... Read More + August 29, 2024 5 min read ##### Am I Ready for a Baby? Deciding to welcome a new life into your world is one of the most significant decisions you'll ever... Read More + August 13, 2024 3 min read ##### Understanding Identity as a Core Issue of Adoption Adoption is not just a process of welcoming a new member into the family; it's a journey of ... Read More + July 11, 2024 4 min read ##### Understanding Grief As A Core Issue of Adoption Grief is a quiet, complex emotion that flows through the adoption journey, touching everyone... Read More + June 6, 2024 4 min read ##### The Rewards of Being a Families2Families Mentor There's a special kind of fulfillment in helping someone navigate the twists and turns of life,... Read More + May 16, 2024 5 min read ##### How Lifebooks Help Children Understand Their Adoption Journey As an adoptive parent or guardianship parent, you may have come across the term "Lifebook" in your... Read More + May 9, 2024 4 min read ##### Your Go-To Guide for Financial Support When Pregnancy Surprises You When you find out you're pregnant, and it's the last thing you were expecting, it can throw you for... Read More + April 25, 2024 4 min read ##### Navigating Guilt/Shame: A Guide To The Core Issues Of Adoption Adoption is a profound, meaningful event that shapes the future of everyone it touches. At its... Read More + April 4, 2024 4 min read ##### Making a Difference: The Impact of Mentoring on Family Well-being Mentoring has always been more than just lending a helping hand—it creates life-changing... Read More + March 8, 2024 6 min read ##### Helping Your Adopted Child Embrace and Honor Their Identity For many children who have been adopted, the desire to understand their identity and reconcile... Read More + February 29, 2024 5 min read ##### Finding Support and Resources as Part of the Adoption Constellation Adoption is a beautiful journey of love and commitment, but it is not without its challenges. The... Read More + February 22, 2024 4 min read ##### What to Do When a Random Person Wants to Adopt Your Baby Parents can often find themselves faced with unsolicited and surprising comments from strangers. An... Read More + February 15, 2024 5 min read ##### Post-Adoption Support For Birth Mothers Adoption can be a difficult and emotionally challenging decision to make for birth mothers. After... Read More + February 8, 2024 5 min read ##### Post-Adoption Support: When People Who Have Been Adopted Struggle A note on positive adoption language: in adoption, using people-first language is essential.... Read More + February 1, 2024 8 min read ##### Answering Common Questions About Transracial Adoption Transracial adoption is a complex and sensitive subject that has been met with both support and... 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