Amost every day the Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) receives photographs and testimonials from families like the Dakes and Raferts – families whose joy with the adoption experience continues in each precious moment they delight in watching their children grow.

With the opening of the NCHS Joshua Collingsworth Center and the launch of our new post-adoption services in January 2009, families formed through adoption statewide now have a safe, nurturing environment to receive a wide range of services, including counseling, information, education and support groups – all provided at no cost. This is just one of the ways NCHS continues to put the needs of Nebraska’s children first.

This spring we celebrate growth…both that of our families and that of NCHS to support their ever- changing needs.

Please consider a gift today.

P.S. We cannot continue to grow without your support. Nebraska families are more in need now than ever, please help us to keep them strong.

Above: This little bunny is Kailee Desiree Rafert, a little darling that made Mike and Dawn a family on August 8, 1999. “I would sit and hold her for hours,” said Dawn. “Just thinking, ‘I want to remember this for the rest of my life.’”

Now 9 years old, Kailee is in the fourth grade and loves studying history. “She’s funny, kind and considerate. She’s friends with everyone and she makes us smile everyday. I can’t imagine not being a mom. Thank you for making us a family.”

Above: When Elizabeth and James Dake got the call they’d always hoped for, Justice was only four days old and weighed barely 5 pounds.

Now 10 years old, Justice is a deep thinker- very reflective and curious. He loves to read, play video games and talk politics. Six years ago he was joined by his four-year-old sister Liberty. Also adopted through NCHS, Liberty loves to dance. “She’s a ball of adrenaline with legs,” laughs Elizabeth. “Adoption has blessed us with two extraordinary kids and enabled us to have a family full of all the joy and challenges any family faces.”

WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT

Providing safe, loving homes for children in need and – thereby helping to assure their successful futures – is the purpose of Nebraska Children’s Home Society. And... That is just one of the reasons why we do not charge a fee for our adoption services. We exist simply to provide secure, permanent homes to children of all ages. However, we desperately need your financial support to continue our mission and facilitate our programs. For example...

Did you realize that we must raise $1.14 million every year
just to cover the cost of our adoption program?
YOU CAN HELP.
Your gift of $25, $75, $150, $500 or more allows us to continue our vital mission of bringing hope and happiness to all children in need – now and following along the paths of their lifetimes.
Thank you for your support.