Hope in Action

A child holding a violin for the first time may seem small. But in that moment, something big is unlocked. Curiosity is sparked while confidence and creativity grow as the child discovers a new way to learn. Child Saving Institute (CSI) is bringing this opportunity to more Omaha families through…

Child Saving Institute (CSI) announced plans to begin a series of initial capital improvements on its Children’s Square campus in Council Bluffs--focused on ensuring safe, functional and sustainable facilities that meet the evolving needs of children and families across the metro and Southwest Iowa.   This work, expected to begin early summer, represents a first phase of investment in a historic campus where several…

Child Saving Institute (CSI), in partnership with the NExT Foundation, invites you to a supportive and confidential healing experience designed for survivors of domestic violence.  Event details:  Monday, June 22 6 to 8 p.m. Location shared after RSVP Please RSVP through this form. Registration for this event closes Thursday, June 18.  Dinner will be provided and…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At Child Saving Institute (CSI), our Mental and Behavioral Health Services team prioritizes quality mental health programming; this month and beyond.    Our therapy and medication management team shows up every day with care and offers hope to the children and families who need it most. The need for this vital mental health treatment is evident. Throughout Nebraska and…

The first week of May was Teacher Appreciation Week, giving us the chance to celebrate those who show up each day to care for and shape young minds. At Child Saving Institute (CSI), celebrating our teachers goes beyond one week; it is integral to the culture of our Child Development…

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. In the 19th century, Child Saving Institute (CSI) was built on the promise of championing what’s best for each child and family. That promise lives on today and is expanded through the organization’s merger with Children’s Square in Council Bluffs and many other community partnerships.   For generations, CSI has been a trusted partner and community leader in protecting children. What began as a…

Child Saving Institute (CSI) is investing in its most valuable asset: its team members. Starting this summer, employees are eligible for up to $6,250 per year in tuition assistance as they earn their degrees from Bellevue University, a recognized national leader in helping motivated working adults earn a college degree.  All regular (non-temporary) employees working…

March is Women’s History Month. This is a time to honor the women whose strength, resilience and leadership have shaped our communities. For generations, women’s contributions have too often gone unrecognized or undervalued. Yet their impact—socially, economically and historically—remains undeniable. Women’s History Month invites us to reflect on how far we’ve come and to envision a future of continued progress and equity.  …

Since 2018, Diventures has been a steadfast supporter of Child Saving Institute (CSI) and the organization’s largest annual fundraising event, Cabaret. But the partnership goes beyond fundraising and goes further back than 2018. This collaboration is rooted in a shared belief that communities thrive when children are safe, supported and given every opportunity to grow. …

Child Saving Institute (CSI) has provided life changing services to children and families for over 130 years and with our recent merger with Children’s Square in Council Bluffs, we have a combined 275 years of supporting kids and families across Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. The impacts of these programs can…