Who We Are
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Families CARE is a 501(3)(C) non-profit agency serving families who are experiencing behavioral or mental health challenges.
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Since 2000, Families CARE has been dedicated to providing Advocacy, Resources, Education and Peer Support to Families & Youth in 44 counties in Central And Northern Nebraska.
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We are committed to providing the very best support to families navigating various child serving systems including: Mental Health, School IEP, Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice and Substance Use systems of care.
Why Families CARE
Families CARE offers a variety of programs and services to Families and Youth including:
Family Peer Support
Parent Peer Support
Transitional Aged Youth Peer Support
Parent Wellness Cafe
Young Adult Wellness Cafe
Family Navigator
Coaching
Safety Planning
Connection with Needed Resources
Parenting Support/Tools
Wellness Recovery Action Planning
What is a Family Peer Support Specialist
At Families CARE, a Family Peer Support Specialist is a parent with lived & living experience in navigating similar situations as the parents, families and youth we serve.
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Our Family Peer Support Specialists have experience in navigating the various child serving systems and many also have personal lived experience in recovery with their mental health, behavioral health or substance use.
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Our qualified Family Peer Support Specialists are trained and certified in the state of Nebraska and provide the highest quality services to meet the complex needs and offer hope to the participants in our various programs.
Testimonials
"Peer Support was a lifeline for me during some of the most difficult moments of my son's mental health journey. I often felt isolated and overwhelmed during that time, so engaging in one-on-one peer support provided a non-judgmental, compassionate space where I felt truly understood. Connecting with someone who had similar past experiences in their family, offered not only guidance and empathy but also a renewed sense of hope. This support helped me prioritize my own wellbeing, while in turn strengthen my ability to care for my son. It was a vital reminder that support for families is an essential part of the healing process."​
- Parent Participant, Kearney NE
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