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- [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

# NCHS presents Inspiring Greatness  

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- [Pregnancy Support](https://blog.nchs.org/tag/pregnancy-support)
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- [Donor Stories](https://blog.nchs.org/tag/donor-stories)
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## Latest Articles

<https://blog.nchs.org/nchs-presents-inspiring-greatness>

 September 9, 2015 1 min read

##### NCHS presents Inspiring Greatness  

 OMAHA, Neb. (September 9, 2015) The Nebraska Children’s Home Society presents the Inspiring... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/nchs-night-ballpark>

 August 19, 2015 1 min read

##### NCHS Night at the Ballpark

 LINCOLN, Neb. (August 19, 2015) The Nebraska Children’s Home Society will host “A Night at the... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/right-turn-sponsoring-statewide-adoption-conference-august-27-28-2015-nebraskas-adoption-conference-provides-education-support-families-community>

 August 10, 2015 1 min read

##### Right Turn® is sponsoring a statewide adoption conference on August 27-28, 2015.  Nebraska’s adoption conference provides education and support to families and community

 Nebraska Adoption Conference 2015 August 27-28, 2015 La Vista Conference Center 12520 Westport Pkwy... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/teen-chat-grand-island-begins-october-19th>

 August 8, 2015 1 min read

##### TEEN CHAT-GRAND ISLAND BEGINS OCTOBER 19th

 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (October 8, 2015) Mark your calendars for Teen Chat, a nine-week series... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/children-and-family-center-to-host-5th-annual-neighborhood-celebration-friday>

 August 4, 2015 1 min read

##### Children and Family Center to Host 5th Annual Neighborhood Celebration Friday

 OMAHA, Neb. (August 4, 2015) The Nebraska Children’s Home Society’s Children & Family Center will... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/united-way-of-the-midlands-awards-100000-to-nebraska-childrens-home-society-grant-to-fund-pathways-to-the-future>

 August 3, 2015 1 min read

##### United Way of the Midlands Awards $ 100,000 to Nebraska Children’s Home Society Grant to Fund Pathways to the Future

 OMAHA, Neb. (August 3, 2015) Nebraska Children’s Home Society is pleased to announce it was... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/kids-dreams-dinner>

 June 25, 2015 1 min read

##### Kids & Dreams Dinner

 KEARNEY, Neb. (June 25, 2015) All are invited to attend the second annual Kids and Dreams Dinner to... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/nchss-sand-in-the-city-returns-to-omaha-the-first-weekend-in-june>

 May 29, 2015 2 min read

##### NCHS’S SAND IN THE CITY® RETURNS TO OMAHA THE FIRST WEEKEND IN JUNE

 OMAHA, Neb. (May 29, 2015) Four hundred (400) tons of sand, 18 local corporate and community teams,... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/may-is-national-foster-care-month>

 May 5, 2015 1 min read

##### May is National Foster Care Month

 NEBRASKA (May 5, 2015) Each year, May is designated National Foster Care Month to recognize and... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/nebraska-childrens-home-society-presents-stories-of-inspiration>

 April 21, 2015 1 min read

##### Nebraska Children’s Home Society presents Stories of Inspiration

 LINCOLN, Neb. (April 21, 2015) This Sunday, April 26, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mark’s Methodist... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/week-of-the-young-child>

 April 13, 2015 2 min read

##### WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD

 OMAHA, Neb. (April 13, 2015) April 13-17 is the National Association for the Education of Young... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/teen-chat-south-omaha-begins-march-30th>

 March 20, 2015 1 min read

##### TEEN CHAT- SOUTH OMAHA BEGINS MARCH 30th

 OMAHA, Neb. (March 20, 2015) Mark your calendars for Teen Chat, a nine-week series equipping teen... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/weaving-families-together>

 March 12, 2015 1 min read

##### Weaving Families Together

 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (March 12, 2015) Mark your calendars for Weaving Families Together, a Nebraska... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/teen-chat-grand-island-begins-march-16th>

 March 5, 2015 1 min read

##### TEEN CHAT-GRAND ISLAND BEGINS MARCH 16th

 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (March 5, 2015) Mark your calendars for Teen Chat, a nine-week series equipping... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/nellie-cole-donation-fact-sheet>

 March 1, 2015 1 min read

##### NELLIE COLE DONATION FACT SHEET

 NEBRASKA (2015) Nellie M. Cole Trust Donates More Than 1000 Acres of Farmland to Nebraska... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/right-turn-awarded-state-contract-for-post-adoption-services-program-expands>

 January 21, 2015 2 min read

##### Right Turn® Awarded State Contract for Post-Adoption Services: Program Expands

 NEBRASKA (January 2015) Right Turn® is expanding! As of December 1, 2014, Right Turn® serves ALL... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/foster-care-facility-open-house>

 January 7, 2015 1 min read

##### FOSTER CARE FACILITY OPEN HOUSE

 OMAHA, Neb. (January 7, 2015) Please join Nebraska Children’s Home Society staff, board, trustees... 

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<https://blog.nchs.org/tomorrow-is-national-adoption-day>

 November 22, 2014 1 min read

##### TOMORROW IS NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY

 Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, is National Adoption Day. In courtrooms across the country, judges will... 

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