At our Church & Trauma Summit, we introduced a brand-new tool that will help churches grow into trauma-responsive, gospel-centered communities. Our Church & Trauma Assessment is designed to help churches evaluate their readiness to serve vulnerable people with...
Christian Heritage
Christian Heritage is a leading organization in trauma-informed, gospel-centered care in Nebraska. CH has been serving vulnerable children and families since 1980.
Church & Trauma Summit 2024 Recap
On September 17, we hosted the first-ever Church & Trauma Summit last month. Wow! What a success: over 80 people in attendance, representing at least 13 different churches. Itย was a glimpseย of the unity Jesus prayed for in John 17. The goal?ย To have critical...
Do You Get Paid to Be a Foster Parent in Nebraska?
Caring for a child in foster care can feel overwhelming, especially when considering the financial aspect. How will you manage the expenses for everything a foster child needs? Your existing income might already be tight, so the thought of accommodating more kids...
How Frequent Childhood Moves Impact Mental Health
This is a guest post from our friend Janyne McConnaughey. This post was originally published in Janyne's Substack newsletter.Have doctors ever asked you how often you moved as a child? Or more specifically between the ages of ten and fifteen? Probably not, but recent...
How many kids are in foster care in Nebraska?
On any given day, more than 3,000 children are in foster care in Nebraska, ranging from infants to 18 years old. The average age of a child in foster care remains between 5 and 12 years old. The median amount of time a child spends in foster care is approximately 18...
The Ecosystem of Flourishing: What Those in Foster Care Need to Thrive
In the heart of the Midwest is a landscape that stretches as far as the eye can see: Nebraska's prairies. Endless expanses of golden grasses sway gently in the breeze while wildflowers dot the landscape like specks of paint on a canvas. It's a place of quiet beauty,...
Searching for the Living Among the Dead: Foster Care in Biblical Perspective
"In their fright, the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, โWhy do you look for the living among the dead?" (Luke 24:5) As I reflect on this brief but powerful moment in Scripture of "searching for the living among the dead," I am...
Finding Refuge: How the Fear of the Lord Leads to Flourishing
"Whoever has the fear of the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children, it will be a refugeโ (Prov. 14:26). This verse invites us into a profound reflection on the intersection of fear (awe/reverence), security (felt safety), and the legacy of faith...
Foster Care: What It Is, How It Works, and How It Can Be Improved
Every child deserves a safe, loving homeโbut for hundreds of thousands of children in the U.S. and just over 3,000 kids here in Nebraska, that's not always their reality. Foster care is a lifeline for kids who cannot stay safely with their families, offering stability...
How One Mom Found Connection and Belonging in Families Together
Kayโs story of resilience in the face of adversity and trauma is a powerful example of Godโs work through Christian Heritage. Our passion is helping vulnerable families find connection and belonging by mobilizing local churches. That's what her story is all about. Kay...
