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

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

CLOSURE ALERT UPDATE: Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Child Saving Institute will have a delayed opening at 10AM today, Friday, 2/20/2026. This includes the A.W. Clark Child Development Center located at 45th and Dodge and Spellman Child Development Center located on the College of Saint Mary’s Campus. Please…
February 20, 2026 Read More
Snow Closure Notification – CSI Closed 2/19/2026Agency Updates

Snow Closure Notification – CSI Closed 2/19/2026

CLOSURE ALERT: Due to inclement weather and blizzard conditions expected throughout the day, Child Saving Institute will be closing early today at 5pm, Thursday, 2/19/2026. This includes the AW Clark Child Development Center and Spellman Child Development Center located on the College of Saint Mary’s Campus. We plan to resume…
February 19, 2026 Read More
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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

For more than a century, Child Saving Institute (CSI) has worked to recognize and respond to the needs of all children and families—including marginalized and vulnerable groups. From the organization’s early days in the late 1890’s with an orphanage and support for single mothers to the development of innovative family-centered programs, CSI’s history reflects a pattern of…
February 10, 2026 Read More
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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

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Child Saving Institute (CSI) believes every young person deserves healthy, consensual relationships. Our growing programs provide resources to help teens and families navigate and heal from dating violence.  Family Empowerment Program (FEP): Free support groups for survivors of domestic violence and their children, providing tools to heal and rebuild…
February 2, 2026 Read More
Coats & Coffee: An event for survivors of domestic violenceHope in Action

Coats & Coffee: An event for survivors of domestic violence

NOTE: This event has been moved to Saturday, 2/7 due to inclement weather on 1/24. Please plan accordingly! Join Child Saving Institute for Coats & Coffee, a community event dedicated to survivors of domestic violence. Hosted by our Family Empowerment Program, this event is a chance to connect with our…
January 6, 2026 Read More
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

The holiday season is quickly approaching—a time of joy, reflection and giving back. For many children, it’s a season filled with wonder, lights and magical family traditions. But for some families, the holidays can be a reminder of what they lack. At Child Saving Institute (CSI), we work year-round to…
November 21, 2025 Read More
Celebrate With Us: Grand Reopening Community Open HouseAgency UpdatesHope in Action

Celebrate With Us: Grand Reopening Community Open House

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in our history—the completion of our capital campaign project! After years of planning and hard work, our newly expanded and renovated is ready, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Join us for our Grand Reopening Community Open House on…
November 3, 2025 Read More
From Fear to SafetyHope in Action

From Fear to Safety

When Jordan arrived at Child Saving Institute’s emergency youth shelter on the Children’s Square campus, he was just eight years old. Jordan had been found sleeping in a car. His mother had passed away. His father, battling mental health challenges, was homeless and unable to care for him. There was…
October 29, 2025 Read More
Anne Christensen: A Steady Light in Child WelfareHope in Action

Anne Christensen: A Steady Light in Child Welfare

When Anne Christensen received the call from Child Saving Institute about being selected as a Jason Award honoree, she was stunned into silence. "I really didn't know what to say," she recalled. "It was not something that ever crossed my mind." But for those who know her work, the recognition…
October 27, 2025 Read More
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

“Libraries are the last place where people can simply exist,” says Antonia Krupicka-Smith, Director of the Council Bluffs Public Library. For decades, Council Bluffs Public Library has offered more than books—it has provided a space where youth connected to Children’s Square, along with families across the community, can feel safe,…
October 22, 2025 Read More
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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.