Family Preservation Program at
Guardian Light Family Services
At Guardian Light Family Services (GLFS), our Family Preservation Program is dedicated to helping families navigate challenges while preventing unnecessary separation. We aim to strengthen families by providing therapeutic, educational, and emotional support—ensuring children grow up in safe, supportive, and loving environments.
Our services are rooted in the belief that all people are intrinsically good, capable of change, and that parents want what is best for their children. We walk alongside families on a path of exceptional service, fostering safe, nurturing homes where families can grow and heal together.
Our Approach
- Holistic Early Intervention & Support
We identify at-risk families early and offer targeted support to prevent crises before they escalate. Our program addresses the root causes of challenges, helping families develop healthy, sustainable coping strategies.
- Parenting Support & Education
We offer therapeutic parenting education to help caregivers improve family dynamics, communication, and emotional regulation. Families are equipped to create safe, structured, and loving environments where children can thrive.
- In-Home Therapy & Support Services
We co-create personalized action plans tailored to each family through intensive, in-home therapeutic services. Our skilled therapists guide families in applying practical strategies to foster emotional safety and relational connection.
- Crisis Intervention & Empowerment
We respond quickly in times of crisis, offering stabilization, resources, and tools that reduce trauma and promote resilience. Our goal is to build confidence and capacity within families to navigate future challenges.
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Collaborative Care
GLFS works closely with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NE DHHS), schools, and local providers to ensure holistic care. Collaboration helps families receive the right support at the right time across all life domains.
Our Goal
The ultimate goal of our Family Preservation Program is to keep families safely together whenever possible. We help parents and caregivers build the skills, insight, and confidence to provide their children safe, nurturing, and emotionally healthy homes. We empower families to overcome challenges and create lasting, positive change through intensive, therapeutic support and collaborative partnerships.
Key Responsibilities Include
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Intake & Assessment:
Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand family strengths, challenges, and goals.
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Therapeutic Treatment Planning:
Collaborate with families to develop individualized, goal-driven treatment plans rooted in their values and needs.
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In-Home Therapy & Coaching:
Deliver brief, intensive therapy using evidence-based interventions, supporting the family in real-time moments of change.
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Additional Program Support:
Participate in supervision, team meetings, and agency trainings; take on additional duties as needed to support family success.
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Discharge & Aftercare Planning:
Collaborate with families to develop individualized, goal-driven treatment plans rooted in their values and needs.
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Collaboration & Coordination:
Partner with NE DHHS caseworkers, GLFS Skillbuilders, schools, and community agencies to ensure wraparound support.
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Documentation & Compliance:
Maintain accurate, timely documentation that reflects services provided and aligns with program expectations.
Our Therapists embody GLFS’s service philosophy by:
Believing in the capacity for growth and healing in every family.
Seeing the goodness and potential in every parent and child.
Supporting parental intent by recognizing that parents deeply want what is best for their children.
Offering services that build trust, resilience, and relational safety within the family system.
Contact Us
If you’re interested in learning more about the Family Preservation Program or would like to make a referral, contact Guardian Light Family Services today. We are honored to walk with families in creating brighter, stronger, and safer futures—one step at a time.
Key Benefits of Choosing Guardian Light Family Services – Family Preservation Program
Early-Intervention and Root-Cause Focus
The program identifies at-risk families early and offers targeted support to prevent crises before they escalate.
Therapeutic Parenting Education & In-Home Support
Caregivers receive evidence-based training, in-home therapy and personalized action-plans to strengthen family dynamics and emotional safety.
Crisis Stabilization and Empowerment
For families facing urgent challenges, the team offers rapid response services, resources and tools to build resilience and confidence.
Collaborative Care with Local Systems
Guardian Light works closely with the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (NE DHHS), schools and community providers to wrap around families with holistic support.
Goal-Driven Individualized Plans
Each family receives intake & assessment, therapeutic treatment planning, in-home coaching, discharge & aftercare planning—tailored to their specific needs and strengths.
Mission-Driven, Values-Based Service Philosophy
The program is built on the belief that parents want what's best for their children and that every family has the capacity for change and growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Preservation with Guardian Light?
+Family Preservation is a service designed to help families who are at risk of separation or whose children may enter foster care. The goal is to provide intensive, short-term support to keep children safe at home, strengthen parenting skills, and stabilize the family environment.
Who qualifies for Family Preservation services?
+Families who are referred by child welfare agencies, courts, or other supporting organizations and who require focused assistance to prevent out-of-home placements for their children may qualify for Family Preservation.
What kinds of supports are included in Family Preservation?
+Supports typically include home-based intervention, parenting education, crisis intervention, resource linkage (mental health, substance use, housing), frequent monitoring, and a case worker who collaborates closely with the family to build safety and stability.
How long do Family Preservation services typically last?
+Family Preservation is designed to be time‐limited and intensive, often over a span of a few weeks to several months depending on the family's needs and progress toward goals.
Is participation in Family Preservation voluntary or court‐ordered?
+Participation may be voluntary or required by child welfare or court order depending on the situation. Guardian Light works with families, agencies, and courts to tailor the service to meet required outcomes.
What are the expected outcomes of Family Preservation?
+Outcomes include improved family functioning, fewer child welfare system interventions, enhanced parenting skills, increased child safety at home, and a reduced likelihood of foster care placement.
How do I begin with Family Preservation services at Guardian Light?
+Begin by contacting Guardian Light's intake or referral team. They will assess your situation, determine eligibility, explain the program, and coordinate with the referring agency to design your service plan.
Will I receive ongoing support even after the intensive period ends?
+Yes. After the intensive phase, Guardian Light can help connect you to less-intensive supports or ongoing services (such as family support programming) to maintain gains and continue safe, stable functioning.
Are there costs associated with Family Preservation services?
+Typically, these services are contracted through child welfare or other public systems and may not require a direct cost to the family; guardian Light will clarify during intake what, if any, fees exist.
What sets Guardian Light's Family Preservation services apart from other providers?
+Guardian Light emphasizes a home-based, strengths-focused, evidence-informed approach; rapid response to crisis, tailored service plans, and coordination across systems (child welfare, mental health, community supports) to help families remain together and thrive.