Work with GLFS in Family Support Omaha
Do you have a desire to work with families and help them grow and thrive? Come work with GLFS to not only start or continue your career, but find satisfaction in helping clients succeed in Family Support Omaha.
How to Get Started
Become a Family Support Worker!
Family Support Workers partner with parents to enhance protective factors within their families through the use of evidence-based practices to achieve family permanency, safety, and well-being in Family Support Omaha.
Safety, Permanency & Well-being in Family Support Omaha
Family Support Workers work directly with parents and caregivers to build strong, resilient family systems through proven methods that prioritize safety, permanency, and overall well-being. GLFS solely contracts with Omaha DHHS Child and Family Services for DHHS-referred clients, ensuring that our Family Support Omaha services meet the highest quality standards.
Key Benefits of Choosing Guardian Light Family Services – Family Support Omaha
Dedicated Family Support for Omaha Area
GLFS offers tailored "Family Support Omaha" services—partnering with parents and caregivers to build protective factors and strengthen the home environment through evidence-based practices.
Strong Partnership with State Agency
The program contracts with the state (Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services) for DHHS-referred clients, ensuring services meet established standards of safety, permanency and well-being.
Comprehensive Service Offering
In addition to family support, GLFS offers parenting time/supervised visitation and drug-testing services across the Omaha metro area—making it a one-stop support hub.
Focus on Practical, Real-World Outcomes
Their mission emphasises helping families achieve safe and thriving homes, not just short-term fixes.
Track Record of Measurable Impact
For example, GLFS reports having supported 555 individual families in their broader Family Support program in 2024—demonstrating scale and experience.
Credibility & Trust-Worthiness
The transparency of GLFS's services, referral basis, and partnerships with state agencies helps build confidence for families seeking help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Family Support" with Guardian Light in Omaha?
+Family Support services involve skilled workers partnering with parents/caregivers to strengthen protective factors, improve family stability and promote child safety and well-being in the Omaha area.
Who is eligible for Family Support services in Omaha?
+Families in Omaha (and surrounding communities) who are referred by the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) or who need assistance with parenting skills, stabilization, supervised visitation, or drug-testing compliance may qualify.
How do Family Support services in Omaha help with parenting challenges?
+The program offers parenting education/coaching, resource linkage (to community supports), crisis intervention, supervised visits/parenting time guidance, and referrals to appropriate behavioral health or substance-use services.
Does Guardian Light offer supervised visitation/parenting time as part of its Omaha Family Support services?
+Yes. Supervised visitation and structured parenting time services are included in the scope of Family Support via Guardian Light, helping ensure safe interactions when required by court orders or welfare plans.
Is there support for court-ordered drug testing in Omaha through Guardian Light?
+Yes. Guardian Light provides drug-testing services as part of their family services offerings, assisting families with legal compliance while maintaining dignity and respect.
How can a family in Omaha get started with Family Support services at Guardian Light?
+A family may contact Guardian Light's Omaha office (or via the website) to schedule an intake/consultation. The staff will assess your needs, explain what services fit best, and outline the next steps.
Are the Family Support services in Omaha flexible based on the family's schedule and needs?
+Yes. The services are designed to be individualized and adaptable, whether you need short-term support or longer-term coaching, supervised parenting time, or full service linkage to community resources.
What are the expected outcomes of participating in Family Support services in Omaha?
+The goals include increased family safety and permanency, improved parent/caregiver skills, stronger family relationships, successful supervised visits, compliance with court or child-welfare requirements, and ultimately a healthier, stable environment for children.
How long do Family Support services normally last for a family in Omaha?
+Duration varies depending on each family's unique circumstances. Some families may engage for a few months for targeted coaching or supervised visits, others may require longer-term support to achieve desired outcomes.
What sets Guardian Light's Family Support services in Omaha apart from other providers?
+Guardian Light emphasises a holistic, compassionate approach, covering supervised visitation, parenting support, linkages to community resources, and drug-testing compliance, all backed by specialists and a mission to "light the path towards a healthy and positive family lifestyle".