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
Jonah and His Mom Were Afraid of His Dad
Jonah's home life was so full of risk that he was removed by Child Protective Services. Then his mom changed everything to get her children back. 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
Siblings Stay Together in Our Emergency Shelter
From the outside Amber and her siblings appear to be happy kids. What you cannot see from the outside is the struggle they have been through. Read more
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Hypnotist Entertains at Comedy Night
Entertainment by hypnotist Ray Thompson will make an unforgettable evening at the 2012 Jefferson House Comedy Night, an event full of fun, food and laughter. "Stand Up for Kids” is the theme of this fundraiser to support children from Dodge County and surrounding areas who are sheltered at the Jefferson ... Read MoreWomen’s Fund Helps Keep Families Together
We are excited to announce that the Women’s Fund of Omaha recently presented a $25,000 “Excellence in Service to Women Grant” to Heartland Family Service for our Family Works programs. These two residential substance abuse treatment programs in Omaha and Council Bluffs are unique in keeping families together as mothers ... Read MoreYouth Express True Feelings Through Poetry
Portia Love, one of our artists-in-residence from the Bemis Center, has spent the last two months working with the youth at Youth Links, our “triage center” for troubled youth. A well-known writer and musician, Love is teaching the young people various writing styles and the unique technique that is required ... Read MoreTips for Families Read All
Positive Attitudes
It originates from feeling good about yourself and about other people. A child must develop a good sense of self-confidence. Parents should provide good, strong examples ... Read MoreSuperbowl Gambling
Watch for clues in his behavior. How preoccupied is he with the gambling. Is it to the exclusion of enjoying the game? How many games ... Read MoreHow Strong is Your Family?
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