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Family Support

Financial Support for Unexpectedly Pregnant Women One-Pager

This resource provides a list of support services available for pregnant women in Nebraska. From Omaha to Lincoln,…

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Family Support

Lifebook Journal for Adopted Children

Adopted children have a unique journey with their own set of challenges and celebrations. As parents of children…

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Family Support

Prenatal Care Resources in Nebraska

This resource provides a list of support services available for pregnant women in Nebraska. From Omaha to Lincoln,…

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Family Support

Helpful Tips for Building Healthy Relationships During Unplanned…

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Family Support

The Importance of Prenatal Care

Access to prenatal care is crucial for the well-being of parents and children before and after pregnancy. However,…

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Family Support

Understanding Parental Leave in Nebraska

Navigating a new family dynamic can be particularly difficult for moms and dads who work. Let’s explore some…

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Adoption

A Medical Professional’s Guide to NCHS Services

As a medical professional, you have a unique opportunity to promote the overall well-being of your patients who…

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Adoption

A Professional’s Guide for Supporting Birth Parents Considering…

This detailed guide lays out the importance of proper adoption language, the benefits of adoption, the diverse types…

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Family Support

Navigating Rejection: A Guide To The Core Issues…

Get your hands on this comprehensive manual for dealing with adoption rejection, designed to assist you in understanding…

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Adoption

How Social Workers Can Support Families Considering Adoption

Social workers are uniquely positioned to support families considering adoption for their child(ren) and help guide parents in…

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Family Support

A Preparation Checklist for Parents of Soon-to-Be Students

Starting preschool, kindergarten, or daycare is a monumental step for kids and parents alike. This list is your…

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Family Support

Splash into Summer Safely: A Guide to Water…

Whether you’re playing at the pool, splashing in the sea, or making a splash in your backyard, our…

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Family Support

Estate Planning and Charitable Giving Resource Pack

The only way to ensure your family and legacy are protected when you are gone is through estate…

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Family Support

An Adoption Constellation’s Guide to Core Issues: Navigating…

Learn about the seven core issues of adoption and how to navigate feelings of loss within an adoption…

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Family Support

Community Resources for Families

We’ve compiled some of the most valuable sources of support requested by families, like food and utility assistance,…

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Kinship Navigation

Kinship Navigation Flyer – Spanish

No importan las razones por las que cuidas a los niños en tu hogar, Kinship Navigation está aquí…

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Family Support

What to Expect During a Home Visit

We understand that families may feel hesitant when it comes to home visits, that’s why we want to…

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Family Support

Pregnancy Journal

Start documenting your journey. Our Pregnancy Journal helps you keep track of valuable information as your progress through…

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Early Childhood Education

Activity Coloring Book

Discover our Adventures Activity Book for children of all ages! Celebrate 130 years of supporting families with fun…

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Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Development Calendar

The Early Childhood Development Calendar is a valuable tool for parents to support their young children’s learning and…

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NCHS

Pregnancy Self-Care Infographic

To ensure a healthy pregnancy, it is important to practice self-care. Here are some tips for taking care…

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NCHS

Healthy Families America Flyer – Spanish

Healthy Families America® (HFA®) es un programa nacional de visitas domiciliarias que brinda a los futuros y nuevos…

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NCHS

Family Finding Flyer

Family Finding allows every child to feel accepted, safe, and loved while thriving within themselves, their family, and…

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NCHS

Healthy Families America Flyer

Healthy Families America® (HFA) is a no-cost, voluntary program that provides home sessions and support for child well-being.…

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Family Support

Holiday Family Support Guide

Between frigidly cold temperatures, financial struggles, and keeping up with the holiday hustle and bustle, we recognize the…

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Adoption

7 Common Challenges Adoptive Families Face

Studies have shown that all members of adopted families, from a birth parent to an adopted parent, to…

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NCHS

Young Parent Support Program Flyer

Our Young Parent Support Program is a no-cost, voluntary program offering one-on-one personalized support to help you build…

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Kinship Navigation

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Infographic

Kinship caregiving can come in all shapes and forms. A well-recognized subset of these kinship caregivers includes grandparents…

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Foster Care

Current State of Foster Care in the US/Nebraska

As a foster parent, you can make an immeasurable impact in the lives of these families, helping them…

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Foster Care

Foster Care Program

Access the support, resources, guidance, and tools parents and babies need for a healthy pregnancy and transition to…

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Family Support

Supporting You In Your Unplanned Pregnancy Journey

Crisis pregnancy situations can be hard to navigate. Check out this infographic on how NCHS can help.

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Family Support

Comprehensive Pregnancy Services For Expectant Parents

Our complete guide helps to answer any questions you may have and identify the support outlets available to…

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Family Support

Support for Families Formed Through Adoption

Regardless of your situation, there are a wealth of resources that can help you deepen the relationships within…

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Family Support

Parents & Babies: Navigating Pregnancy And Parenthood

Access the support, resources, guidance, and tools parents and babies need for a healthy pregnancy and transition to…

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Kinship Navigation

Kinship Caregiving By The Numbers

As a kinship caregiver, you play an essential role in a child’s life. And kinship care is more…

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Kinship Navigation

Your Guide To Kinship Care

Our complete guide helps to answer any questions you may have and identify the support outlets available to…

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Family Support

Providing Support For New and Expectant Mothers

When it comes to pregnancy and unplanned parenting situations, chances are you have many questions and concerns. There…

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Foster Care

Caregiving Within Your Unique Family

If you are taking care of a child whose parents can’t, we want to help. No matter how…

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Family Support

Kinship Navigation Education Series

Learn valuable strategies to balance the demands of caring for children and your own well-being.

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Family Support

Building Strategies For Self-Sufficiency

Providing a loving and stable home environment is crucial for your child’s development, but financial struggles, housing insecurity,…

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Family Support

Strengthening Your Relationship As A Family

Discover the support and resources available for families formed through adoption or guardianship.

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NCHS

Strategic Plan

NCHS believes in building a bright, healthy future for all children and families. See how we work toward…

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NCHS

Annual Report

Gain insight into the impact and work our team has achieved over the past year.

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Newsletters

Featured Blogs

Adoption and Identity: Helping Your Child Know Themselves…

For many children who have been adopted, the desire to understand their identity and reconcile their past can be a…

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Finding Adoption Resources and Support | NCHS

Adoption is a beautiful journey of love and commitment, but it is not without its challenges. The adoption constellation includes…

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Responding to Inappropriate Adoption Questions

Parents can often find themselves faced with unsolicited and surprising comments from strangers. An unfortunately common situation is when strangers…

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