--- title: NCHS Blog (8) description: NCHS Blog (8) --- [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 # Husker Hometown Tailgate to support Nebraska Children’s Home Society [Read Now](https://blog.nchs.org/husker-hometown-tailgate-to-support-nebraska-childrens-home-society) - [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 August 27, 2018 1 min read ##### Husker Hometown Tailgate to support Nebraska Children’s Home Society NORFOLK, Neb. (Aug 27, 2018) – On Saturday, September 22, 2018, Nebraska Children’s Home Society... Read More + August 22, 2018 1 min read ##### Nebraska State Fair Cares selects Nebraska Children’s Home Society OMAHA (Aug 22, 2018) – Nebraska Children’s Home Society was selected for the Nebraska State Fair... Read More + August 21, 2018 2 min read ##### Mav Motorshow to support Nebraska Children’s Home Society Read More + August 15, 2018 4 min read ##### Nebraska Children’s Home Society raises close to $40k during anniversary celebration Kearney, Neb. (August 15, 2018) – On August 11, 2018, Nebraska Children’s Home Society celebrated... Read More + August 1, 2018 1 min read ##### NCHS to host 8th Annual Neighborhood Celebration in North Omaha OMAHA, Neb. (August 1, 2018) – Nebraska Children’s Home Society will host its 8th Annual... Read More + July 20, 2018 1 min read ##### Danny Woodhead keynote speaker for Nebraska Children’s Home Society anniversary celebration Kearney, Neb. (July 20, 2018) – Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) will celebrate its 125th... Read More + July 15, 2018 2 min read ##### United Way of the Midlands awards $110,000 to Nebraska Children’s Home Society to fund family support programs OMAHA, Neb. (July 15, 2018) – Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) is pleased to announce that... Read More + May 10, 2018 1 min read ##### Parenting your child The hardest, most rewarding job you’ll ever have. Read More + May 10, 2018 2 min read ##### Nebraska Children’s Home Society to celebrate 125 years of putting children first OMAHA, Neb. (May 10, 2018) – Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) will celebrate its 125th... Read More + May 7, 2018 2 min read ##### NCHS to educate families during National Foster Care Month GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (May 7, 2018) – May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize that we... Read More + May 3, 2018 3 min read ##### Nebraska Children’s Home Society refreshes brand with new logo and look OMAHA, Neb. (May 3, 2018) – Nebraska Children’s Home Society marks its 125th anniversary with a... Read More + April 10, 2018 2 min read ##### 2018 All-Staff Meeting Picture of the NCHS team from all parts of the state at the Durham office wearing their new... Read More + October 6, 2017 1 min read ##### Husker Hometown Tailgate to support Nebraska Children’s Home Society NORFOLK, Neb. (October 6, 2017) – On Saturday, November 11, 2017, Nebraska Children’s Home Society... Read More + October 5, 2017 2 min read ##### Nebraska Children’s Home Society names Kim Anderson as chief program officer \[mk\_page\_section\] OMAHA, Neb. (Oct. 5, 2017) – Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS), a... Read More + August 16, 2017 3 min read ##### Nebraska Childrens Home Society announces Lana Temple-Plotz as new CEO Temple-Plotz will assume role from Karen Authier on October 1 OMAHA, Neb. (Aug. 16, 2017) –... Read More + January 11, 2017 1 min read ##### Homegrown Lincoln 2/24/17 LINCOLN, Neb. (January 11, 2017) Nebraska Children’s Home Society presents Homegrown Lincoln on... Read More + November 14, 2016 1 min read ##### NCHS hosts a Candy Cane Hunt & Chili Feed in Kearney KEARNEY, Neb. (November 14, 2016) Nebraska Children’s Home Society will host a Candy Cane Hunt and... Read More + November 14, 2016 1 min read ##### NCHS’s Project Elf will accept gifts for 300 children tomorrow OMAHA, Neb. (November 14, 2016) What happens when a community comes together to bring holiday joy... 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