Katie’s Letter to Her Children
To help our clients express their real stories about Family Works, we asked them to write a letter to their children. The following is one of those letters. Read more
Marla Improves Her Odds
Marla enjoyed going to the casino once a month with her three sisters. It thrilled her to win money, even if it was just a small amount. Read more
Grace Restores Her Self-Image
Grace was a victim of her husband’s abuse throughout her 20-year marriage. He blamed her for a brain injury that impaired her understanding. Read more
Jane Restores Her Life
Jane finally gave in to her sister and made the call to Heartland Family Service. She knew she needed help for her depression, but had put it off because she just didn’t believe anything would help. Read more
Max Remembers How to Smile
Max’s oldest daughter took him to our Senior Center for a visit, and was delighted to see that he showed some interest in the activities. Read more
Angela Gets Clean for Her Children
Thanks to the Family Works program, Angela worked hard to overcome her drug use, was reunited with her children and has a second chance to be a good mom. Read more
Addison Makes The Grade
After failing in school due to post traumatic stress disorder, Addison attended Heartland Family Service Therapeutic School, overcame her fears, and graduated last May. Read more
Sam and Dora No Longer Live in Their Car
Five-year-old Dora and her mother Samantha had been living in their car for the whole summer. Read more
Tanya’s Mom Gets Her Life Back
Tanya's young mom made a lot of mistakes before she entered our Family Works program. Read more
Leah Learns About Being a Parent
Sixteen-year old Leah and her two children survived emotional, physical and sexual abuse with help from our Emergency Shelter. Read more
In the News Read All
Heartland Family Service Honored by Kiwanis Club of Omaha
Heartland Family Service was recently honored by the Kiwanis Club of Omaha as its 2012 Nonprofit Organization of the Year! The Kiwanis Recognition Gala was held at the Downtown Hilton on May 10, at which the Kiwanis announced nine grants to child-serving organizations. The award copy read: “The recipient ... Read MoreHeartland Family Service 8th Annual Dueling Pianos Event Features Art from Local “Celebrities” to Raise Funds for the Homeless
Escape to Cooks Island is the tropical theme that kicks off the 8th annual Heartland Family Service Strike a Chord fundraiser. The event will be held Friday, August 3, at Harrah’s Convention Center, 1 Harrah’s Boulevard in Council Bluffs, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Dave and Jody Edwards will ... Read MoreSERVIN’ it UP! Sand Volleyball Classic
The first-annual SERVIN’ it UP! Sand Volleyball Classic is a day for fun-in-the-sun on Saturday, July 14 at The Digz, 4428 South 140 Street in Omaha. Twenty-four teams will compete for awesome prizes in this recreational sand volleyball tournament. Proceeds for the event, hosted by the Heartland Family Service 21-40 ... Read MoreTips for Families Read All
Do’s & Don’ts of Discipline
Discipline is only easy after your child has learned to comply with it. That’s why it is so important to decide what the rules and ... Read MoreFamily-Strengthening Activities
Plan one extra all-family activity just for the purpose of celebrating your family life. During the fun, talk to each member about their impressions of ... Read MoreHow Strong is Your Family?
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