Our Purpose, Promise and Values
We are guided by a deep understanding of the needs of the people we serve and a desire to lead with empathy, create safe spaces, and meet each person where they are. Our Purpose, Promise and Values move us forward and help us ensure that every service offered and every decision made reflects the foundation of our organization.
Our Purpose: Champion what’s best for each child and family
Our Promise: With Heart & Humanity
Our Values: Humanity and Perseverance for Growth
Our History
Our story begins in Omaha in 1892, when, due to epidemics, poverty and the difficulties of pioneer life, many children were left in need of parental care. CSI met the need in a revolutionary way – putting the well-being of children first and working to be a voice for the voiceless.
We’ve continued this tradition of support and advocacy for more than 131 years, expanding services, legislating to improve the lives of children and families, adding resources and growing to accommodate the needs of our community. Our rich history might surprise you! Learn more and discover the ways our past accomplishments inform our present and future.
Our Services
Each of our programs exists on a spectrum to serve the unique needs of each child and family. Our trusted staff will find the right path and combination of services to meet your child or family where you are.
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Education
- KidSquad
- Circle of Security Parenting
-
Thriving Families
- Foster & Kinship Care
- Domestic Violence Recovery & Support
- Teen & Young Parent Program
- School & Family Enrichment
- Mental Health
- Pediatric & Adolescent Therapy
- Medication Management
- Critical Response
- Missing Youth Services
- Triage Center
- Emergency Shelter
- Independent Living Skills
- Nebraska Heart Gallery