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...
Christian Heritage
Christian Heritage is a Nebraska nonprofit providing trauma-informed, gospel-centered care to vulnerable children and families. Since 1980, we've partnered with foster families, churches, and communities to help children and families flourish.
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...
30 Bible Verses About Foster Care
Are you a foster parent, or do you want to care for vulnerable children? You know God has called you to care for the hurting, marginalized, and forgotten. The Scriptures provide you with guidance, encouragement, and wisdom on your journey. While the Bible doesn't use...
How TBRI Helps Us Surrender Control in Foster Care
During any foster care journey, there is a pivotal moment when we must relinquish control and allow God to guide our steps. This surrender is not an act of weakness but a profound demonstration of faith and trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty. As Christians, our...
What is CarePortal and How Does It Work?
As God's people, we want to make a difference in our communities. But we often encounter daunting hurdles that hinder our ability to help vulnerable people. One of the largest obstacles is access. How do we get close to people who are in need? It's something...
Willful Behavior or Just Trying to Survive?
Children who have experienced trauma often exhibit what we would label as "bad" or "willful" behaviors. Lying, stealing, self-harm, harm towards others, destruction of property, shutting down, hyperactivity, and on and on. It can be overwhelming, can't it? When a...
How to Become a Foster Parent: Requirements and Licensing Process
Onany given day in Nebraska, there are around 3,800 children in foster care. Each of these kids long for a safe, loving home. Children in foster care have faced abuse, neglect, or challenging family situations and deserve love, support, and care. Just like everyone...
What is a Christian approach to foster care?
Throughout the Bible, the compassionate nature of God towards orphans and vulnerable children jumps out at us on every page. God identifies himself as the "father to the fatherless" (Psalm 68:5) and acts justly on behalf of the vulnerable (Deuteronomy 10:18). After...
Foster Care: What It Is, How It Works, and How It Can Be Improved
Every child deserves a safe, loving home—but 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...
10 Simple Ways to Support Foster Parents
Foster parents play a vital role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable children. It can be incredibly rewarding to serve as a foster parent. But it also comes with its challenges and can feel isolating at times. That’s why it’s essential for...