Lutheran Family Services

Established in 1892, Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska is a faith-based, full-service social care organization that serves more than 35,000 individuals and families annually through its various educational and health care programs. It provides child sexual abuse prevention and addiction treatment services. The organization offers individual, group and family counseling services for children and adolescents with sexual behavior disorders. It specializes in parenting education, anger management and foster care services. Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska provides health status evaluation, medical intervention and adoption services, as well as one-on-one and community therapies. It also offers housing options, behavior management, and assisted and independent living services. The organization conducts various health awareness campaigns, workshops and seminars, as well as provides training for the development of life, coping, relapse prevention and disaster response skills. It is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services. Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska maintains a presence in Omaha, Neb.

With a location in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Heartland Family Service is a nonprofit agency that offers counseling services. Founded in 1875, the agency provides a variety of services to protect children, help adults and strengthen families. It provides educational and support services for more than 40,000 people annually in over 10 counties in Iowa. Heartland Family Service conducts parenting classes and offers employment opportunities for people affected with abuse, domestic violence and addictions. It provides professional counseling, domestic abuse, crime prevention and intervention programs. The agency organizes various recreational activities, such as discussion groups, exercise sessions, excursions and parties for senior citizens. It operates a family and child care resource center that offers conducts training sessions on issues related to child development. The agency also provides community education corporate and child care provider services. It maintains more than 10 office locations throughout eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.