--- title: NCHS Blog (6) description: NCHS Blog (6) --- [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 # Transforming Lives With Your Support [Read Now](https://blog.nchs.org/your-support-helped-amelia) - [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 October 6, 2021 2 min read ##### Transforming Lives With Your Support Your support helped Amelia and her baby escape. Read More + August 27, 2021 2 min read ##### United Way of the Midlands awards $52,000 to Nebraska Children’s Home Society to fund family support programs OMAHA, Neb. (August 27, 2021) – Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) is pleased to announce that... Read More + August 26, 2021 3 min read ##### Tips for Getting Little Ones Ready for Kindergarten For most kids, kindergarten is the start of formal education. But for those who have been in a... Read More + July 24, 2021 3 min read ##### Individualized Family Support – Get the Resources You Need As parents, we want the best for our children. Yet, it can be difficult navigating through both... Read More + July 8, 2021 1 min read ##### Students beat congregation in diaper drive for NCHS On Friday, July 2, 2021, the congregation and children of Saint Michael Lutheran Church Vacation... Read More + June 29, 2021 3 min read ##### Temporary Newborn Care Having a child is a big life change that comes with a lot of responsibility. Dartmouth’s Life... Read More + June 10, 2021 2 min read ##### Your support helped Ellie make a plan Your support has been the light for the children and families we serve, now and for the past 127... Read More + May 28, 2021 2 min read ##### Lincoln Financial Foundation awards Nebraska Children’s Home Society $10,000 for Early Childhood Education Program OMAHA, Neb. (May 26, 2021) – Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) is pleased to announce a grant... Read More + December 31, 2020 2 min read ##### NCHS transitions to more expansive family support services OMAHA, Neb. (12/31/2020) — Nebraska Children’s Home Society has completed a year-long planning... Read More + December 17, 2020 1 min read ##### Children are reuniting with families because of your support! Children are reuniting with families because of your support! Read More + October 2, 2020 3 min read ##### Tackling Gift-Giving For Kids Without Eating Into Your Budget A survey of parents conducted by T. Rowe Price found that 62% of parents agreed that they spent... Read More + September 30, 2020 1 min read ##### CARES NCHS Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Application This application is now... Read More + September 23, 2020 1 min read ##### Care for newborns. We need you! We are now recruiting newborn care providers for the Lincoln, Nebraska area. Read More + September 9, 2020 2 min read ##### Natural Relief For Children Prone To Tension Headaches Guest Contributor: Amy Fletcher Read More + August 24, 2020 2 min read ##### United Way of the Midlands awards $50,000 to Nebraska Children’s Home Society to fund family support programs OMAHA, Neb. (August 24, 2020) – Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) is pleased to announce that... Read More + May 13, 2020 2 min read ##### Helping Families With Special Needs During A Public Health Crisis Guest Contributor: Amy Fletcher There have been more than 7,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in... Read More + April 22, 2020 2 min read ##### COVID-19 Response You, along with many others in our community, are likely experiencing some form of disruption in... Read More + March 25, 2020 2 min read ##### Nebraska Children’s Home Society hires Carly Wegner as chief philanthropy officer Carly Wegner, chief philanthropy officer for Nebraska Children’s Home Society. Read More + [4](https://blog.nchs.org/page/4) [5](https://blog.nchs.org/page/5) [6](https://blog.nchs.org/page/6) [7](https://blog.nchs.org/page/7) [8](https://blog.nchs.org/page/8) ### Subscribe to the Blog Subscribe to our email list for access to the latest information. ### Join Our Community Connect with us and help us provide safe and loving care for every child. ## More Helpful Resources Download Now ##### Kingship Navigation Infosheet Learn about how Kinship Navigation can help you care for a child in your family. Download + Download Now ##### Pregnancy Services Infosheet NCHS offers a variety of services for pregnant women, let us help you. Download + Download Now ##### Raising Your Grandchildren Info NCHS provides services and support for grandparents caring for grandchildren. 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