Nebraska Urban Indian Health

Established in 1892, Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska is one of the largest, statewide nonprofit social service agencies. Located in Lincoln, Neb., the organization has a staff of more than 2,200 employees who serve in over 300 communities. It is owned by the synods of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska offers a variety of services for children that includes adoption, counseling, housing and referral. The organization supports various prevention programs related to truancy, pregnancy, refugee transitions, violence and chemical abuse. In addition, it offers crisis nursery service that offers short-term care assistance for children up to 12 years of age. Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska provides financial counseling and bankruptcy services. The organization is affiliated with the Children and Family Coalition of Nebraska (CAFCON), Foster Family-based Treatment Association and Nebraska Adoption Agencies Association.

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.