Child Saving Institute
Michelle Haynes is an experienced professional in the field of foster care and administration, currently serving as a Foster Care Licensing Specialist at Child Saving Institute since July 2019. Previously, Michelle held similar roles at PromiseShip, where responsibilities included training and licensing, and at OMNI Behavioral Health as a Lead Therapeutic Foster Care Specialist, overseeing foster parent support and treatment plan development. Earlier in the career, administrative roles at HotShot Deliveries, Inc. and Project Harmony Child Protection Center provided a strong foundation in human resources and client support. Michelle holds bachelor's degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Speech Communication from Bellevue University.
Child Saving Institute
Child Saving Institute (CSI) was founded in 1892 and has been dedicated to the needs of children and families in the greater Omaha area for over 131 years. The mission is "responding to the cry of a child", but it is the vision that guides us as we work to give the children we serve safe, happy childhoods. CSI's vision is that "all children have homes where hope is kindled and dreams can be achieved". CSI's programming is diverse, but so are the needs of today's children and youth. Services address the prevention, intervention and healing from child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Programs include Early Childhood Education, In-Home Support for families struggling to stay together, Foster Care, Mental Health Services including Pediatric & Adolescent Therapy, parent support and education programs, an Emergency Shelter, and adoption for older children and youth. Thanks to the generosity of many donors, annually the organization serves over 2,500 kids and families each year.