--- title: COVID-19 Response | Blog | Nebraska Children's Home Society description: We are continuing to support children in foster care, family relationships, & women & families requesting guidance during their pregnancy. image: https://blog.nchs.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/diaper-with-coins-adobestock_56647346-600x369-1.jpg --- [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/) [Blog](https://blog.nchs.org) > [Tips & Advice](https://blog.nchs.org/tag/tips-advice) # COVID-19 Response April 23, 2020 | 2 min read Share: [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.nchs.org/covid-19-response) [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.nchs.org/covid-19-response) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.nchs.org/covid-19-response) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://blog.nchs.org/covid-19-response) You, along with many others in our community, are likely experiencing some form of disruption in your routine. The coronavirus has upended many of our lives whether it be school, work or our daily interactions with others. Right now we are all worried about the needs of our families, the needs of our neighbors and the needs of our community. ### **How we continue to serve** At Nebraska Children’s Home Society, we’re continuing to serve families and communities throughout Nebraska because the need for safe and loving care only grows during times like these.  We have taken measures to ensure that our team and those we serve are safe and healthy as we continue to support children in foster care, healthy family relationships, and women and families who request guidance during their pregnancy. Our in-person interactions have been suspended with the exception of relinquishments, but we are working by email, phone, and video conference to maintain connections and provide resources to those who need it.  We’re staying up to date on all official updates. Our team is constantly evaluating what these updates mean for clients, staff, and the community and creating or adjusting plans as quickly possible. ### **How you can help during this uncertain time** Your financial support helps us to continue to fund our program needs and assist those we serve who have been impacted by Coronavirus, and your gifts are needed now. The need is urgent. There has been a drastic drop in donations over the last two months and we’ve had to cancel our Dueling Pianos event, which would normally bring in additional donations and sponsorships during the month of April. While the world slows down, abuse and neglect won’t. The people who would normally notice and report it, like teachers and doctors, won’t be able to do so in the weeks and months ahead. Our team continues to connect with families to reduce stress and provide resources and encouragement, but we are expecting it to get worse with the extra burdens families are experiencing because of the coronavirus. If you would like to provide essential items directly to children and families we serve, you can browse our [Wish List](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32O496EUNJGUL/ref=cm_go_nav_hz). **The items we are seeing the most demand for are diapers, wipes and grocery store gift cards.** Our offices are temporarily closed to the public, so please contact us at donations@nchs.org before attempting to drop off any donated items.  ### **We are here for children and families in need** We remain available to help and serve you. We will be here when this is all over. Like you, we aren’t sure what the full impact is going to be on the community, but we do know this – we will be needed more than ever before. If you or someone you know needs family services, please contact us at 402.451.0787 or [send us an email](https://nchs.org/contact/). [![NCHS Team](https://blog.nchs.org/hubfs/NCHS-Team-Author-IMG.png)](https://blog.nchs.org/author/nchs-team) [NCHS Team](https://blog.nchs.org/author/nchs-team) The NCHS team is committed to helping children, parents, grandparents, and families create a safe and loving home. To the NCHS Team, children always come first. By providing support to families and parents, NCHS works to ensure children have access to the care, love, and development opportunities they need to be successful adults. ## Related Blogs August 29, 2024 ##### 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 + May 16, 2024 ##### 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... 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