Child Saving Institute
Wanda Gottschalk began their work experience in 1992 as the Executive Director of the Omaha Public Library Foundation. Wanda held this role for three years until 1995. In the same year, they joined the Child Saving Institute as the Chief Development Officer, and their tenure at this company is ongoing.
Wanda Gottschalk obtained their Bachelor's degree in Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln between the years 1962 and 1966. Wanda later pursued a Master's degree in Philanthropy at St Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota, completing their studies between 1995 and 1998.
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.