CSI continued to innovate and provide cutting-edge services to children and families. The organization opened a new therapeutic preschool and a school-based mental health program. CSI also launched a new initiative to prevent child abuse and neglect.

With the help of many dedicated volunteers and staff, Child Saving Institute’s Nebraska City Cottage was opened. This emergency shelter provided shelter for up to12 children ages 18 and younger, serving 17 counties in Southeast Nebraska.

The agency sought and was awarded accreditation for its services by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Children and Families (COA).

CSI’s foster care program began with just 12 foster families, growing to over 100 families during the next 10 years and serving countless Omaha children and youth.

CSI and Omaha Public Schools received funds from an Innovations in Education Grant for the School and Family Enrichment (SAFE) program.

A grant from Lozier allowed CSI to initiate its first computer system.

CSI merged with the Children’s Crisis Center and the Parent Assistance Line.

CSI bought the Safeway Building and moved to its current location.

Homes for Black Children began, a program to support and encourage the adoption of Black children in the community.