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How CSI helps families thriveHope in Action

How CSI helps families thrive

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Jumping in the pool and diving into safetyHope in Action

Jumping in the pool and diving into safety

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Tiny violins with a big impactHope in Action

Tiny violins with a big impact

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Investing in the future of Southwest Iowa Children and FamiliesHope in Action

Investing in the future of Southwest Iowa Children and Families

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Hope in Action: CSI Spring Newsletter 2026Newsletters

Hope in Action: CSI Spring Newsletter 2026

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Heal with us: Expressive arts for survivors of domestic violence with the NExT Foundation’s Natalie HoggeHope in Action

Heal with us: Expressive arts for survivors of domestic violence with the NExT Foundation’s Natalie Hogge

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Meeting kids where they are and closing the mental health care gapHope in Action

Meeting kids where they are and closing the mental health care gap

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It takes a village: How families and teachers thrive together at CSIHope in Action

It takes a village: How families and teachers thrive together at CSI

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Protecting children across communities, for generationsHope in Action

Protecting children across communities, for generations

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Building brighter futures for our team: CSI launches tuition reimbursement partnership with Bellevue UniversityHope in Action

Building brighter futures for our team: CSI launches tuition reimbursement partnership with Bellevue University

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Crafts N’ Coffee: Dedicated to Survivors of Domestic ViolenceAgency Updates

Crafts N’ Coffee: Dedicated to Survivors of Domestic Violence

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Cats N’ Coffee: For Survivors of Domestic ViolenceAgency Updates

Cats N’ Coffee: For Survivors of Domestic Violence

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Her story, our story: Celebrating the women of CSIHope in Action

Her story, our story: Celebrating the women of CSI

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Where giggles & goggles unite: CSI and Diventures partner to keep kids safeHope in Action

Where giggles & goggles unite: CSI and Diventures partner to keep kids safe

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A full circle momentHope in Action

A full circle moment

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CSI makes new strides with “Brave Steps”Hope in Action

CSI makes new strides with “Brave Steps”

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Snow Closure Notification – CSI Delayed Opening 2/20/2026Agency Updates

Snow Closure Notification – CSI Delayed Opening 2/20/2026

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Snow Closure Notification – CSI Closed 2/19/2026Agency Updates

Snow Closure Notification – CSI Closed 2/19/2026

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A legacy of care: Honoring the legacy of CSI’s Black Homes for Black ChildrenHope in Action

A legacy of care: Honoring the legacy of CSI’s Black Homes for Black Children

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Love shouldn’t hurt: CSI empowers teens and families during Teen Dating Violence Awareness MonthHope in Action

Love shouldn’t hurt: CSI empowers teens and families during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

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Coats & Coffee: An event for survivors of domestic violenceHope in Action

Coats & Coffee: An event for survivors of domestic violence

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Joy in Motion: Cassy Tusa and Scheels Create Holiday Magic through Substitute Santa Toy DriveHope in Action

Joy in Motion: Cassy Tusa and Scheels Create Holiday Magic through Substitute Santa Toy Drive

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Celebrate With Us: Grand Reopening Community Open HouseAgency UpdatesHope in Action

Celebrate With Us: Grand Reopening Community Open House

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From Fear to SafetyHope in Action

From Fear to Safety

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Anne Christensen: A Steady Light in Child WelfareHope in Action

Anne Christensen: A Steady Light in Child Welfare

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Where Youth Can Just Be: How Council Bluffs Public Library Supports Children’s Square and the CommunityHope in Action

Where Youth Can Just Be: How Council Bluffs Public Library Supports Children’s Square and the Community

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A Birthday, a Breakdown and a Community That Stepped InHope in Action

A Birthday, a Breakdown and a Community That Stepped In

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A Forever Family FoundHope in Action

A Forever Family Found

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“You Are Worthy.”Hope in Action

“You Are Worthy.”

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Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health: A Guide for Single Parents Navigating the SystemHope in Action

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health: A Guide for Single Parents Navigating the System

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Hope in Action: CSI Fall Newsletter 2025Newsletters

Hope in Action: CSI Fall Newsletter 2025

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Together, Hand-in-HandAgency Updates

Together, Hand-in-Hand

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Navigating Mental Health Support for Children: A Compassionate Guide for Busy ParentsHope in Action

Navigating Mental Health Support for Children: A Compassionate Guide for Busy Parents

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The Power of Empathy: Enhancing Parent-Child Connection Through Emotional UnderstandingHope in Action

The Power of Empathy: Enhancing Parent-Child Connection Through Emotional Understanding

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With Heart and Humanity: A Labor of Love at CSIAgency Updates

With Heart and Humanity: A Labor of Love at CSI

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Ensuring Quality Care with Safe, Stimulating Spaces at Child Saving InstituteHope in Action

Ensuring Quality Care with Safe, Stimulating Spaces at Child Saving Institute

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Cultivating Strong Community Connections in Childcare: A CSI ApproachHope in Action

Cultivating Strong Community Connections in Childcare: A CSI Approach

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Finding Comprehensive Support for Your Child’s Unique Needs Hope in Action

Finding Comprehensive Support for Your Child’s Unique Needs 

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New Entrance Alert: Starting July 21, Please Use 46th & DouglasAgency Updates

New Entrance Alert: Starting July 21, Please Use 46th & Douglas

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Foster Parents Are Essential to Family ReunificationHope in Action

Foster Parents Are Essential to Family Reunification

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Hope Close to Home: Meeting the Needs of Children in Foster CareHope in Action

Hope Close to Home: Meeting the Needs of Children in Foster Care

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Child Saving Institute Welcomes New Leadership Team MembersAgency Updates

Child Saving Institute Welcomes New Leadership Team Members

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Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness at CSIHope in Action

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness at CSI

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CSInsider: Spring 2025Newsletters

CSInsider: Spring 2025

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The Intersection of Sexual Assault and Domestic ViolenceHope in Action

The Intersection of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

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Join Us at Shucks to Support Child Saving InstituteAgency Updates

Join Us at Shucks to Support Child Saving Institute

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Celebrating 133 Years of Hope: Child Saving Institute’s Legacy & FutureAgency Updates

Celebrating 133 Years of Hope: Child Saving Institute’s Legacy & Future

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Compassion in Action: Celebrating Social Workers and Their Role in Foster CareHope in Action

Compassion in Action: Celebrating Social Workers and Their Role in Foster Care

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Snow Closure Notification – CSI Closed 3/19/2025Agency Updates

Snow Closure Notification – CSI Closed 3/19/2025

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Snow Closure Notification – Delayed Start 3/19/2025Agency Updates

Snow Closure Notification – Delayed Start 3/19/2025

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You’re Invited: Join Us for Cabaret 2025!Agency Updates

You’re Invited: Join Us for Cabaret 2025!

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Red Flags & Real Love: What Every Teen Needs to KnowHope in Action

Red Flags & Real Love: What Every Teen Needs to Know

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Preparing for Kindergarten and BeyondHope in Action

Preparing for Kindergarten and Beyond

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New Year, New Conversations: Supporting Youth Mental Health as a FamilyHope in Action

New Year, New Conversations: Supporting Youth Mental Health as a Family

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Child Saving Institute Honors Exceptional Individuals and Organizations with 2024 Agency AwardsAgency Updates

Child Saving Institute Honors Exceptional Individuals and Organizations with 2024 Agency Awards

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Carrying Forward a Legacy of LoveHope in Action

Carrying Forward a Legacy of Love

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The Power of GivingHope in Action

The Power of Giving

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Child Saving Institute Welcomes Kristina Norwood, Program Director of Early Childhood EducationAgency Updates

Child Saving Institute Welcomes Kristina Norwood, Program Director of Early Childhood Education

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United Way of the Midlands Awards Funds to Critical Programs Supporting Local Children and FamiliesAgency Updates

United Way of the Midlands Awards Funds to Critical Programs Supporting Local Children and Families

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Why are Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Sessions Important?Hope in Action

Why are Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Sessions Important?

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Mental Health Awareness Month: The Journey of Play TherapyHope in Action

Mental Health Awareness Month: The Journey of Play Therapy

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Breaking the StigmaHope in Action

Mental Health Awareness Month: Breaking the Stigma

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CSInsider: Spring 2024Newsletters

CSInsider: Spring 2024

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Child Saving Institute Recognizes Local Volunteers and Organizations with Annual AwardsAgency Updates

Child Saving Institute Recognizes Local Volunteers and Organizations with Annual Awards

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Coping with the Changes of an Unplanned PregnancyHope in Action

Coping with the Changes of an Unplanned Pregnancy

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Children or Sponges: The Child’s MindHope in Action

Children or Sponges: The Child’s Mind

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Child Saving Institute Appoints Top Talent to Key Positions in Executive, Operations and Medical RolesAgency Updates

Child Saving Institute Appoints Top Talent to Key Positions in Executive, Operations and Medical Roles

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Trauma Informed Care: Tantrums to Tea PartiesHope in Action

Trauma Informed Care: Tantrums to Tea Parties

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Milestone for Child Saving Institute, Heider Family Foundation’s $11 Million PledgeAgency Updates

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Milestone for Child Saving Institute, Heider Family Foundation’s $11 Million Pledge

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Jaymes Sime Receives Prestigious 2023 JCI USA TOYA AwardAgency Updates

Jaymes Sime Receives Prestigious 2023 JCI USA TOYA Award

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World’s Okayest Caregiver: Embrace the OopsHope in Action

World’s Okayest Caregiver: Embrace the Oops

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CSInsider: Fall 2023Newsletters

CSInsider: Fall 2023

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Let’s Get Crafty: Your Art is ‘Out of this World’Hope in Action

Let’s Get Crafty: Your Art is ‘Out of this World’

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World’s Okayest Caregiver: Celebrating MediocrityHope in Action

World’s Okayest Caregiver: Celebrating Mediocrity

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Child Saving Institute Appoints New Director of Human ResourcesAgency Updates

Child Saving Institute Appoints New Director of Human Resources

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Trauma Informed Care: Breaking the CycleHope in Action

Trauma Informed Care: Breaking the Cycle

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CSI team at annual cabaret event. Pictured left to right: Event co-chairs, Nick and Michelle Strawhecker, Event Chairs, Gina and Nick Patrick, Honorary Chairs, Andrea and Adam Peterson
Child Saving Institute Raises Record Amount at Annual Cabaret EventAgency Updates

Child Saving Institute Raises Record Amount at Annual Cabaret Event

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CSInsider: Spring 2023Newsletters

CSInsider: Spring 2023

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Child Saving Institute Announces $46M Capital Campaign to Expand Services in Omaha-metroAgency Updates

Child Saving Institute Announces $46M Capital Campaign to Expand Services in Omaha-metro

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CSInsider: Fall 2022Newsletters

CSInsider: Fall 2022

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CSInsider: Spring 2022Newsletters

CSInsider: Spring 2022

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CSInsider: Fall 2021Newsletters

CSInsider: Fall 2021

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CSInsider: Spring 2021Newsletters

CSInsider: Spring 2021

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Mickey Crampton

Site Director at Spellman Child Development Center

Mickey Crampton, Site Director at Spellman Child Development Center, has dedicated her career to fostering growth and learning among educators while making a positive impact on young students' lives. With over four years at Spellman and a wealth of experience in early childhood education, Mickey's expertise and passion for teaching make her an invaluable asset to the organization.

Arriving in Nebraska from California to pursue collegiate softball, Mickey discovered her love for working with children through nannying and eventually transitioned to childcare while completing her education. Her unique perspective and hands-on experience as a lead teacher, along with a bachelor's and master’s degree in human development, have paved the way for her success in various roles within the early childhood education field.

Mickey values humanity as the key to a thriving community at Spellman. By cultivating a safe and empathetic environment for students, families and staff, she ensures a nurturing space for all.

In her free time, Mickey cherishes moments with her family, engaging in outdoor activities such as swimming, going for walks, and camping. With her unwavering dedication to education and community well-being, Mickey Crampton's wealth of experience and passion for teaching make her an exceptional leader at Spellman Child Development Center.