Christian Home Association- Children's Square U.S.A.
Children’s Square is a private, non-profit organization that cares for children and families in need, and we can help your child.
Children’s Square is a private, non-profit organization that cares for children and families in need and teaches skills for hope and opportunity. We offer daycare and preschool programs and specialized treatment for children with behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric needs. We can help your child.
Children’s Square is a private, non-profit organization that cares for children and families in need and teaches skills for hope and opportunity. We offer daycare and preschool programs and specialized treatment for children with behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric needs. We can help your child.
Who We Are…
Christian Home Association-Children’s Square U.S.A. is a private, non-profit, non-denominational organization with a history of caring for children and families for 140 years.
Every day, over 1000 children, youth, and families in Iowa and Nebraska who have behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric needs are served through programs that include counseling, emergency services for children, early childhood care, foster care, and residential treatment and education for children with serious emotional and behavioral disorders.
We work to help recognize and treat the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of each child we serve. Our programs strive to help children and families learn the life skills essential to a successful life.
Children’s Square U.S.A. is fully licensed and accredited. With an annual operating budget of $10 million and 150 employees, we offer programs and services 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. Our main campus is in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and an office in Omaha, Nebraska, offers counseling and foster care programs.
Founded on December 23, 1882, and incorporated in March 1883, Children’s Square U.S.A. has a rich history of caring for children from birth to 21 and their families, meeting their individualized needs, instilling hope, and helping restore lives.
We are a diverse organization of professional caregivers dedicated to serving children and families. We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our services, how you can help, employment opportunities, and most importantly—how we serve children and families.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Many new parents are worried they'll be on their own if they decide to foster. That's not true; you have tons of support on your side.
You have the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). Your local DHS recruits and approves families for fostering and adoption. They also place children with approved parents.
The Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association has handbooks, contact phone numbers, information on training and case plans, useful PDFs for foster parents, and more online.
You also have your local child-placing agency for assistance. They're licensed and approved to train parents and place children in homes. You can find information on how to navigate the legal system or tips for working with birth parents, for example.
Many state non-profits dedicate themselves to assisting foster youth and the families caring for them. They may help with basic care, such as clothing or food, or educate parents on specific topics.
Ratings and Reviews
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Sep 03, 2021
Very helpful people.
Sep 02, 2021
If I could give this company a lower score I would. Terrible company to work for under current management. Absolutely the lowest pay, extremely high caseloads for social workers. Toxic work environment on every level. Unscrupulous, incompetent, unqualified department managers that terminate entire staff to employ nepotism and cronyism. Worse employment experience for those working in human services and social work. I suspect if there financials were examined one may discover some very suspicious activities occurring.
Jan 20, 2021
Since I have nothing good to say, I won't say anything more. I was raised that if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all
Oct 24, 2020
The name of the place is Children's Square funny how you never see kids out side anywhere.
Sep 16, 2020
I currently have a child here for PMIC care, I will change my rating if things improve. Communication between staff is iffy, the treatment case Mgr i have for my child doesn't return calls in a timely manner, my child feels as though that place is making them worse, not all staff are understanding or empathetic to mental health needs or affects of their clients. Therapists actually care and try to improve things for clients, as well as try to assure that the client is making progress. The nurses actually care and are there for the clients and aren't afraid to report inappropriate behavior or assist with any concerns or questions and willing to help get the best out come. Some staff are petty and write the clients up and give negative points towards levels as they see fit rather than give and take points accordingly. Some staff do not act as role models for how they wish clients to act.