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.

Introducing the Church & Trauma Assessment

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...

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...