A fundraising effort is currently underway to raise funds necessary for construction and operation of the new first-of-its-kind facility in Lincoln. CEDARS will receive $250,000 from Lancaster County and is poised to receive $1,000,000 from the state of Nebraska to help launch their new initiative, Carriage House.

Tonight, over 300 kids in Lincoln are experiencing homelessness...

Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is an integral part of the work CEDARS does to be here for kids and families. An aspect of TIC is building positive...

Je’Kerra is a passionate and motivated person that brings so much to her team! As a first shift Youth Specialist, she helps kids staying in our shelter get ready for their days. She likes to make sure that she leads with positive interactions and affirmations to empower kids to...

"I couldn't find a home because nobody wanted a teenager..."

Brittany and Abbie recently began their foster care journey with CEDARS. Because of a difficult pregnancy with their biological daughter Baylee, Brittany and Abbie ultimately decided not to...