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How do families access GLFS family support services?

Family support services through Guardian Light are typically referred by DHHS or ordered by a court as part of a family's case plan. If you are a biological parent whose case plan includes Guardian Light services, your caseworker will coordinate the referral. If you are a referral source or judge, contact your nearest Guardian Light office directly to discuss service availability.

Can GLFS provide multiple services for the same family?

Yes. Guardian Light can coordinate multiple services for the same family under one agency. A family may receive supervised visitation, drug testing, and parenting classes simultaneously through GLFS, which simplifies coordination for DHHS, judges, and the family itself.

What is the difference between IHSV and OHSV?

GLFS provides two types of supervised visitation: In-Home Supervised Visitation (IHSV), where a Guardian Light worker supervises visits in the family's home, and On-Site/Office-Based Supervised Visitation (OHSV), where visits take place at one of our visitation centers. The type ordered depends on the specifics of the court or DHHS arrangement.

Does GLFS provide family support services statewide?

Yes. Guardian Light serves all 93 Nebraska counties from offices in Scottsbluff, Sidney, North Platte, Kearney, Lincoln, and Omaha. No matter where you are in Nebraska — from the Panhandle to the Missouri River — a Guardian Light family support worker can be assigned to your case.

How do families access GLFS family support services?

Family support services through Guardian Light are typically referred by DHHS or ordered by a court as part of a family's case plan. If you are a biological parent whose case plan includes Guardian Light services, your caseworker will coordinate the referral. If you are a referral source or judge, contact your nearest Guardian Light office directly to discuss service availability.

Can GLFS provide multiple services for the same family?

Yes. Guardian Light can coordinate multiple services for the same family under one agency. A family may receive supervised visitation, drug testing, and parenting classes simultaneously through GLFS — simplifying coordination for DHHS, judges, and the family itself.

What does professional development look like at GLFS?

Guardian Light invests heavily in employee development. All staff receive paid onboarding training, and ongoing professional development is built into the role. Foster care and family support specialists complete regular continuing education, and the agency supports tuition reimbursement for those pursuing relevant degrees or certifications.

Does GLFS hire across all of Nebraska?

Yes. Guardian Light operates statewide with offices in Scottsbluff, Sidney, North Platte, Kearney, Lincoln, and Omaha — and serves all 93 Nebraska counties. We regularly have openings across the state, including rural areas. If you don't see a role near you, apply and note your preferred region.

Do I need a degree to work at GLFS?

Requirements vary by role. Therapist and skill builder positions typically require relevant degrees or licensure. Other roles — including family support workers and visitation supervisors — may have different requirements. Each job posting on our careers page lists the specific qualifications needed.

Why Choose Guardian Light Family Services?

Targeted Help for Nebraska Families
Family Support workers partner with parents and caregivers to enhance protective factors within their households using evidence-based practices — aiming for safety, permanency and well-being.
Comprehensive Service Offerings
Services include parenting-time/supervised visits, drug-testing services and broad family-support outreach across Nebraska, helping families navigate multiple needs in one place.
Trusted Public-Sector Partnership
The program works under contract with the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) for referred clients, which reinforces credibility and regulatory alignment.
Local Access and Statewide Coverage
While based in North Platte, GLFS's Family Support services reach families throughout Nebraska — providing accessible support whether you're urban or rural.
Holistic Support, Not Just Crisis Intervention
Rather than only reacting to issues, the program supports parents and guardians proactively with coaching, resources and education to strengthen the overall family system.
Mission-Driven Impact and Measurable Reach
The agency reports having served hundreds of families in recent years, showcasing both experience and community commitment.
Foster care essentials
Training & ongoing support
Nebraska-wide Service

Serving All 93 Nebraska Counties.

We are Nebraska's only family support and foster care organization that is 100% distributed.

We work all across Nebraska so we can serve families all over Nebraska.

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Impact across Nebraska
Hundreds of youth and families find hope and support through our caring foster network, building brighter futures for Nebraskans together.
Statewide Service
We're a distributed team, which means we have caring and supportive team members all over the state to  provide service to all 93 of Nebraska's counties.
5 Visitation Centers
With Visitation Centers in North Platte, Kearney, Sidney, Scottsbluff, and Omaha we're here to support your families no matter where you live.
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Every case is different — don't judge a book by its cover. I'm here to make a difference in our children's lives.
Jennifer Pieper
Family Support Worker
Jennifer Pieper
Working for families is an infinite blessing for me. I believe that if more people took an interest in family support work, communities would be more livable.
Hounlete Atchade
Family Support Worker
Omaha
I do this work for the children I serve who deserve better than what they've had. I always want to be a positive person in a child's life and hope they view me as a safe space.
Elyse Peterson
Foster Care Specialist / Family Support Worker
Lincoln
Every family deserves the opportunity to become the best version of themselves. We get the honor of helping families do just that — reach their goals when it comes to safe and healthy parenting.
Melissa Misegadis
Foster Care Director
Sidney
It takes a village to raise a child — and I enjoy being part of the village.
Haley Tilson
Family Support Worker
Holdrege
I don't just offer resources; I offer the empathy of someone who has walked the path. My mission is to ensure every family has the guidance and love they need to break their own cycles and thrive.
Savannah Godina
Family Support Worker
Sidney
I believe one person can make a difference. I am striving to be that one person for my clients — and to give back what was given to me when services were provided for me as a youth.
David Heim
Family Support Worker
DeWitt
Most families involved in services truly love their kids — what they need is support, not judgment.
Amiya Puterbaugh
Family Support Worker
Omaha
Children deserve to have people who fight for their wellbeing — since they cannot do it for themselves. I would want someone to fight for me if I were in their shoes.
Natalie Minchow
Foster Care Supervisor
Omaha
Foster care allows children to heal, while also being loved and cared for by adults they may not have known before.
Janelle Thomson
Foster Care Specialist
Palmyra
I believe every person is capable of positive change when they are given support, guidance, and the opportunity to succeed. Families can heal, grow, and thrive together.
Maddy Koch
Family Support Worker
Grand Island
There is nothing more rewarding than witnessing a family push through the most difficult moments of their lives and come out stronger on the other side.
Kersten Cook
Family Support Worker
McCook
My heart is in this work because I understand how much a safe, caring adult can change a child's life. As a child, I didn't always have a voice — now I have the honor of being one.
Shelby Weber
Family Support Worker
Holdrege
No one wants to take your babies. We want them to come home to their family — and for everyone to be safe and loved.
Jessica Goodall
Family Support Worker
Ogallala area
After becoming an empty nester, I felt I had more to contribute to the community. I've personally seen families improve, do the work to reunify, and thrive — and that keeps me going.
Susanne Shald
Family Support Supervisor
Lincoln
I do this work because I want to give back to the community and help those in need.
Jenna Wirth
Family Support Worker
Omaha
If I can help one child feel safe, it is worth more than a million words. I believe we cross paths with others for a reason — and someone will always learn something.
Tina Mulei
Family Support Worker
North Platte
My husband and I did foster care to provide a safe home for children — but it didn't seem like enough. I ventured to the other side of the fence to help parents make changes so they never have to be in this situation again.
Amantha Moseley
FSW / Mentor
Cozad
No matter the circumstance, I want every child to know that they matter and are worth it.
Madison Bukowski
Foster Care Mentor / Family Support Worker
Kearney
Helping families overcome obstacles and build better lives is what drives me every day. Being able to support a family through their struggles and watch them grow is what makes this work so meaningful.
Star Trevino
Family Support Worker
Bayard
I believe families deserve both support and truth. I'm here to guide and walk alongside them — without shame, but with honesty about what's real. Even in their hardest moments, their inner light is still there.
Heather Linden
Family Support Mentor
Hastings
Foster care requires collaboration, compassion, patience, and consistency from everyone involved — and incredible dedication from those who keep showing up for children during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
MiKayla Wengler
Chief Development Officer – Family Preservation Therapist
Grand Island
Many parents who enter our services have only one tool — if any — in their toolbox. Our goal is that by the time they leave GLFS, they've built a full set of tools they can rely on moving forward.
Tony Ketcham
Family Support Supervisor
Ogallala
My 'why' is rooted in making sure that no child feels invisible and no family feels alone in their hardest moments. This work is more than a role for me. It's personal. It's purposeful.
Gail Morganthacker
Family Support Worker
Scottsbluff
I'm living proof that these services can truly change lives. My own family received Family Support services when I was growing up — and that experience changed the direction of my family for generations.
Ricky Wright
Family Support Supervisor
Norfolk