More than the ABCs

Little 5-year-old Emma already knows her ABCs. Well, most of them. And she can count to five. Sometimes all the way to seven. But is she really ready for kindergarten? Academic ability is only one...

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Getting Ahead (Fremont Tribune)

Fremont Families Work to Graduate to a Better Life. Fremont families struggling with poverty are learning how to build stability and a better life for themselves and their children. The program, “Getting Ahead in a...

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United Way of the Midlands Awards $931,359.00 to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska to Fund Nine Programs

United Way of the Midlands Awards $931,359.00 to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska to Fund Nine Programs Omaha, NE – Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) is pleased to announce it was recently awarded nine...

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Lutheran Family Services to Honor Community Leaders

July 22, 2014 (Omaha, Nebraska) – On Sunday, September 14, Lutheran Family Services (LFS) will recognize those community leaders whose actions demonstrate their commitment to faith-based values and humble service. This year’s Faith in Action:...

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Benson First Friday: Culture Crawl A multicultural bazaar showcasing creativity of Omaha’s refugee community

Fire spinners, bamboo dancers, street percussionists and a Burundian choir will transform downtown Benson into a multicultural bazaar on Friday, August 1st. Benson First Friday, Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) and numerous Benson businesses...

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Jane tried to kill herself three times. In rapid succession. She came to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) after being hospitalized following her third try. First, she received therapy to stabilize her mental health....

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Coaching Support for New Parents

She may have been young, but Kassie (not her real name) knew one thing for sure—when she had children, she would not beat them. After spending her childhood frightened and hurting from physical abuse, she...

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Lutheran Family Services and Legal Aid of Nebraska to Share Office Space

June 17, 2014 (Grand Island, NE) – Those requiring assistance from Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) and Legal Aid of Nebraska will no longer need to visit two office locations. The two non-profits are...

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Third Annual Fremont Family Friends

May 12, 2014 (Fremont, NE) – The third annual Fremont Family Friends event is scheduled on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Proceeds from this fundraiser will provide essential support for the services provided at the Rupert...

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Foster Families Needed in Dodge County

Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska and Project Everlast (Fremont Council) are hosting a “Fremont’s Foster Caring Community Event.” The event will be held at the Wooden Windmill, located at 1155 South Broad Street in Fremont....

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