After an intensive review, Child Saving Institute (CSI) (childsaving.org) has earned full reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA), an independent agency that evaluates social and human service organizations against nationally recognized standards of practice. CSI remains one of only nine COA-accredited agencies in Nebraska.

For Omaha families, this reaccreditation reinforces that CSI’s services continue to meet rigorous national standards and undergo independent review. Without this reaccreditation, CSI could not continue providing services to the same capacity to the thousands of children and families who rely on CSI.

“Our COA reaccreditation reflects our responsibility to provide the highest quality services to children and families who need them,” CSI’s Chief Operating Officer Lisa Blunt said. “We are proud to share this reaccreditation with the community and continue to champion what’s best for each child and family.”

Since CSI’s last reaccreditation in 2020, the organization’s client reach has nearly doubled. In 2025, CSI served more than 4,800 children and family members across Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. The growth reflects increased demand for mental health services, early childhood education, family support programs and residential treatment for children throughout the region.

COA accredits only 1,700 human services agencies in America and internationally. CSI has maintained COA accreditation since 1996, demonstrating nearly three decades of commitment to nationally recognized standards and continuous improvement.

About Child Saving Institute:

Child Saving Institute (CSI) champions what’s best for each child and family. At CSI, we believe all families deserve support that’s connected, consistent and built around their real lives—not a maze of disconnected services. For generations, CSI has been a trusted partner and community leader by intentionally bringing essential services together. Families come to us for different reasons, but the goal is always the same: meet them where they are and remain a consistent partner as their needs change.

Learn more at childsaving.org.