A Family Support Company


A Blessing of Hope
Family Services



A NEW ERA OF FAMILY SUPPORT



Our Mission





Contracted through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, our mission is to provide a blessing of hope to all our clients, and empower them to achieve personalized goals and substantial growth in every area of their life. Through encouragement, guidance, and a personalized approach, we want our clients to know that they're valued, through the support services we offer.



Our Commitment to our clients



We are created and driven by a single goal: to provide the supports necessary for our clients to thrive. From day one of our services, until the last day, we examine weekly how each family is progressing and growing. Research suggests that "hope is not just a feel-good emotion, but a dynamic cognitive motivational system," and we motivate our clients every step of the way. With the power of HOPE, clients can achieve any and all personalized goals, and have high levels of substantial growth in the reunification and family building process.



Core Values



Respect



In certain cases clients may feel that they are not respected through all of the adversity that they may have faced. However, here at A Blessing of Hope, we show a high level of respect to every client, and exemplify that through all of our services and make sure our clients know how much we respect and value them.



Impact-driven



No matter if it is a family support service, or a family visitation service, our clients will sense our commitment and feel the impact that a simple blessing of hope can make in helping transform their lives.



Faith



Being a christian based agency, our workers have faith, and no matter what a family has been through in their past, we believe working with our agency will be their last stop. We motivate our clients every step of the way to keep persevering to achieve personalized goals through us providing a blessing of hope every single session.



Trailblazing



We understand that there will be challenges within cases, but our workers are trained to break down barriers and meet our clients where they are at. We are always tailoring our service delivery to make sure that all clients are reaching their full potential.



"Hope, faith, and compassion are what you're going to get when a blessing of hope works a case. We are A Christian based company that values people, and we use our god-given gifts daily to empower all of our clients."

Trey McGruder - CEO



OUR FEATURES



Strategy planning



Our family support specialists are all trained and experienced to provide high levels of family support no matter the circumstance. Our goal is to figure out the need, then create a plan of action with the clients to reach their goal. We believe that with access to the right resources, people can be empowered by their own abilities, and gain the confidence to reach their potential.



Specialized Blending In



We understand that family time is so important and offers so many crucial benefits for children. Our support workers are all trained to blend in, but also redirect and mentor when needed. We provide superior documentation on how visits are going, as well as how families are progressing each session.



Precise Documentation



We understand that proper documentation is fundamental. Accurate documentation ensures all stakeholders involved in a case can see how families are growing and progressing. That is why we train our staff to document the right way, and record the proper information. With our precise forms, documentation will be consistent across the board.



Relationship Builders



Here at A Blessing of Hope, we know relationships are key. So, we look at the data to help us become better everyday. We understand that in order to help families grow, we need superstars that can build a rapport, and help families become the best version of themselves. So we do our part in helping staff gain this skill by offering personal development trainings as often as possible.



Our services



We want to spread our message of hope and compassion. We believe that just a single action can make a difference in the community. Below are the current services we offer.



Family Support Services



Parenting Time Visitation Services



Private Pay



Day Reporting (Coming soon)



Leadership Team




President/CEO-Trey McGruder



A native of Paducah, Texas - Trey received his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Doane University in 2015. He later received his master's in Public Administration in 2019 from Purdue University Global. Trey has many years of experience in working with families and helping them grow and succeed. No matter if it was as a Family Support Specialist, Finance Advisor, or Student Success Manager--his goal in life has always been to help people become the best version of themselves, and he is always encouraging people to stay positive! In his spare time, he loves going on walks with his wife and their two kids, and he is very active in his church. His favorite quote is, "Never give up HOPE, your miracle could be right around the corner! Always stay positive!"


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Director of Family Support -Rachel Brown-Schroeder!



Rachel completed her bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2005, and her masters in Industrial Psychology from Bellevue University in 2022. Rachel has a wide range of experience that includes being a Child Family Service case manager for the State of Nebraska for 8 years, many years of experience as a Family Support Specialist; as well as many years of experience as a Corporate Trainer for Pathfinders Inc, and Better Living Counseling Inc. Rachel's most recent position before A Blessing of Hope was the Assistant Director for Northeast KinderCare for two years. Rachel brings great servant leadership, compassion, and faith to A Blessing of Hope, and loves helping the families of Nebraska. In her free time- she loves spending time with her husband, and their kids, and is a HUGEEE Husker football fan.





Southeast Service Area Manager - LisaMaria Guevara



LisaMaria graduated with her bachelor's in human relations in 2011 and has had the pleasure of serving families for the past 19 years in human services in Nebraska. Her experience includes working with local Native American tribal entities, domestic violence advocacy, mental health and substance abuse work, as well as support work such as skillbuilding and family support. LisaMaria is a problem solver, as well as a transformational leader, which is what makes her unique. With her experience and huge heart, she is such a huge asset to the mission at A Blessing of Hope. In her free time she likes to get outdoors as much as possible, you can find her camping, kayaking, or riding her bicycle on the local trails!





Hailey McGruder - Administrative Director




Hailey graduated from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 2016 with her bachelor's degree in English Education. She has spent the past six years teaching 10th grade English at Lincoln High School and teaching reading at the Juvenile Detention Center. As a former teacher, she knows that healthy families are the foundation of society. She believes that strengthening and healing families is essential for building a better tomorrow for all people. Hailey is currently working on her master's degree in curriculum and instruction and certification in social and emotional learning at Doane University. She is experienced in trauma-informed care, including restorative principles and practices as well as HR management. In her free time, she loves to read and spend time with her husband and two children. Her favorite quote is by Eleanor Roosevelt: "To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart."



Headquarters/Visitation Center



Located in south Lincoln, our visitation center currently features rooms for families to enjoy that may not have an approved residence for visits. Our rooms are equipped with games, netflix, toy/books for kids, and of course, smiling faces!



INTERESTED IN joining our fast growing team? We are always hiring the right people for family support specialist!





Apply now!

Contact us:



info@ablessingofhope.org


402-613-3682

7130 S 29th St, Suite A, Lincoln, Ne 68516

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