Nevaeh Learns Social Skills
Nevaeh's temper was out of control. Our Solomon Girls Center staff had to teach her new social skills -- fast. Read more
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, event if it was just a small amount. Read more
Grace Restores Her Self-Image
Grace was a victim of her husband's abuse througout 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 sisiter 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
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SERVIN’ it UP! Sand Volleyball Classic for Young Professionals
The second-annual SERVIN’ it UP! Sand Volleyball Classic is a day for fun-in-the-sun on Saturday, August 17th at Spikers Sports and Spirits, 20227 Husker Drive in Gretna. Read More
North Omaha Intergenerational Human Services Campus Development on Schedule
This $29 million project, led by Holy Name Housing Corporation and Heartland Family Service, stimulates and complements commercial growth in North Omaha, while focusing on services tailored to the lives and needs of neighborhood residents. Read More
Sadie's Time
The groans from the red team are drowned by the laughter of the blue team. Sadie Johnson, the blue team leader, takes her chair and rests while the others congratulate her on leading them to a swift victory. Read More
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Free and Anonymous Alcohol Self-Assessment Screening
April is Alcohol Awareness Month (and Thursday, April 11 is National Alcohol Screening Day®): a time to focus on a vast, and often unseen, problem.Read More
Prevent Dating Violence
Dating violence is using repeated emotional, verbal, physical or sexual abuse to frighten, hurt and control another person. It is all about power and control. If you, your friend or a family member is involved with someone displaying these characteristics, these helpful tips could be beneficial.Read More
Toilet Training for Success
First walking steps are a milestone in a child's life, creating a whole new experience for the child and the parents. Another milestone that parents crave is when their child learns to use the potty chair.Read More
