Christian Home Association- Children's Square U.S.A.
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Contact Information
520 North 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
United States
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Council Bluffs, IA 51503
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 5PM |
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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Aug 25, 2016
Home for unwanted children
Jan 14, 2016
This place was a huge part of my childhood. I was kind of an angry emotional defiant kid. But I have more memories and good lessons learned from here than I thought I would back then. Of it were not for the amazing people who work there and go through so much for the kids and families that need them there would be more than likely a lot of people who would have have much worse lives
Jul 28, 2015
staff very welcoming. enjoyed my visit tremendously. learned a lot about the extensive services they provide to children in the State of Iowa. Wish them a very bright future.