Guardian Light Family Services

06/02/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At Guardian Light Family Services, we are committed to creating safe spaces, building stronger families, and celebrating diversity. We believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and accepted, and every family deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

Throughout June, we'll be sharing messages, resources, and reflections focused on inclusion, belonging, and the importance of welcoming children and families from all backgrounds.

Be sure to follow along and check back throughout the month as we celebrate Pride Month and continue the conversation about creating communities where everyone belongs. ❤️

05/31/2026

We can’t wait to be a part of some of these events! Check our social media to see where we will be this year!

Happy Pride 2026 from Star City Pride! 🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍⚧️ One of our favorite things about Pride is that there are so many celebrations to choose from! 🎉 Of note for this year is that Love is for All - Chadron is hosting their first-ever Pride celebration thanks to the support of Panhandle Equality! 🥳

With over a dozen Pride events across the Nebraska-area, we hope you can find one nearby or road trip with friends. Check out just a few of this year's festivities below! 🌈

Panhandle Equality - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
• Pride in the Park – May 31st, 11 AM - 3 PM (MDT)

Winnebago Two-Spirit - Winnebago, Nebraska
• Resource Fair – June 3rd, 2 PM – 4 PM
• Film Screening – June 10th, 5 PM
• Presentation – June 17th, 5:30 PM
• Drag Show – June 26th, 7 PM

SUX Pride - Sioux City - Sioux City, Iowa
• Pride Parade – June 4th, 6 PM
• Pride Festival – June 6th, 10 AM – 11 PM

Star City Pride Events - Lincoln, Nebraska
• Star City Pride in the Park – June 12th, 4 PM – 10 PM
• Star City Pride Parade – June 13th, 10 AM
• Star City Pride Festival – June 13th, 12 PM – 11:59 PM

Alliance for PRIDE (Panhandle Equality) - Alliance, Nebraska
• Pride in the Park – June 13th, 11 AM – 3 PM (MT)

Hastings Pride - Hastings, Nebraska
• SoulPride in the Park – June 20th, 10 AM – 10 PM

Aurora NE Pride - Aurora, Nebraska
• Aurora Pride Festival and March – June 20th, 4:30 PM
• Pride Drag Show – June 20th, 6:30 PM

North Platte Pride Room - North Platte, Nebraska
• Pride Festival – June 21st, 1 PM - 8 PM

Tri-City LGBTQIA Community Events
• Pride Drag Show, Grand Island – June 26th, 9 PM
• Pride Drag Show, Kearney – June 27th, 8 PM

Grand Island Pride - Grand Island, Nebraska
• Grand Island Pride in the Park – June 27th, 12 PM – 5 PM

Heartland Pride - Omaha, Nebraska
• Youth Pride – July 17th, 5 PM – 10 PM
• Pride Parade – July 18th, 9:30 AM – 12 PM
• Pride Festival – July 18th, 12:30 PM – 10 PM

Love is for All - Chadron (Panhandle Equality) – Chadron, Nebraska
• Pride Drag Show - July 17th, 6 PM – 9 PM (MDT)
• Pride in the Park - July 18th, 10 AM – 2 PM (MDT)

Norfolk Area Pride – Norfolk, Nebraska
• Pride Pool Party – June 6th, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Pride Summer Picnic – June 7th, 11 AM – 1 PM
• Pride Drag Show – July 11th, 6 PM – 10 PM
• Pride Festival – September 12th

05/30/2026

☀️ Come see us at the Molina Healthcare Summer Safety Block Party today in Scottsbluff!

Our Foster Care Director, Melissa, Western Family Support Supervisor, Tony, and other GLFS staff are on-site sharing information about our services and connecting with families in the community.

Stop by, say hello, and learn more about how we're serving children and families across Nebraska!

05/29/2026

Voices of Foster Care 💙

Meet Janelle, Foster Care Specialist in Palmyra, Nebraska 🏡

Janelle’s “why” is simple but powerful—she loves helping children and families grow stronger together. 💙

Through foster care, she sees children given the opportunity to heal while being surrounded by caring adults who provide safety, stability, and support during difficult seasons of life.

One of the most meaningful parts of her work is watching families grow stronger and seeing the impact that encouragement, care, and consistency can have on both children and parents.

Janelle also shared that foster care and fostering come with challenges many people may never fully see or understand. That perspective motivates her to continue showing up for children, foster parents, and families every single day.

💙 May is Foster Care Month, and we’re honored to continue sharing the voices and stories behind foster care and family support.

05/28/2026

💙Voices of GLFS

Meet Maddy, Family Support Worker in Grand Island, Nebraska 🏡

Maddy’s “why” is rooted in supporting families through difficult seasons with compassion, guidance, and encouragement. 💙

She believes every person is capable of positive change when they are given the support and tools they need to succeed. Through her work, she helps families recognize their strengths, build healthier relationships, and work toward healing and reunification whenever safely possible.

Maddy shared that one of the most meaningful parts of this work is watching parents and children begin to reconnect after periods of hurt or distance. Seeing trust slowly rebuilt reminds her why this work matters and why continued support can make such a lasting impact.

She also hopes more people understand that many families involved in the foster system are not “bad people.” Often, they are overwhelmed, lacking support, or facing challenges they were never taught how to navigate.

💙 Even on hard days, Maddy stays motivated knowing that even small moments of encouragement and support can help change the future for a child or family.

May is Foster Care Month, and we’re honored to continue sharing the voices and stories behind this work. 🏡

05/26/2026

Foster Care Myths vs. Facts 💙

There are many misconceptions about foster care—and during Foster Care Month, we want to help break some of those myths. 🏡

Foster care is about providing children with safety, stability, and support during difficult times while families work toward healing and reunification whenever possible.

Every day, foster families open their homes and hearts to children in need—and they don’t do it alone.

Throughout May, we’ll continue sharing facts, stories, and voices from foster families in our community to help raise awareness about the realities of foster care. 💙

Have questions about becoming a foster parent? Send us a message—we’d love to connect with you.

05/19/2026

Voices of Foster Care 💙

Meet Brittany & Eric 🏡

When Brittany and Eric decided to open their home to foster, they wanted an agency that would support and guide them through every step of the journey—and that’s exactly what they found with GLFS. 💙

Over the last three years, they’ve experienced both the challenges and rewards that come with fostering and adoption. Through it all, they shared how important communication, honesty, training, and ongoing support have been for their family.

Foster care may come with uncertainty, but no foster family should have to navigate it alone. Having a team that listens, advocates, and walks alongside families can make all the difference.

Today, Brittany and Eric say GLFS has helped shape their family—and we are honored to have been part of their journey. 💙

May is Foster Care Month, and throughout the month we’ll continue sharing the voices and experiences of foster families in our program.

Interested in learning more about fostering? Send us a message—we’d love to connect with you.

05/15/2026

Voices of Foster Care 💙

Meet Tesha & Daniel 🏡

After already working in the child and family services field, Tesha understood firsthand how great the need is for safe, supportive foster homes.

When she and her husband Daniel, decided to become foster parents, they were looking for an agency that would walk alongside them throughout the process—and they found that support with GLFS. 💙

From licensing and training to navigating day-to-day challenges, they shared how meaningful it has been to have a team that listens, supports, and advocates for both their family and the children in their home.

Foster care is never something families should have to navigate alone. Having connection, guidance, and support can make all the difference for both foster parents and children.

💙 May is Foster Care Month, and we’re honored to continue sharing the voices and experiences of foster families in our program.

Interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent? Send us a message—we’d love to connect with you.

05/12/2026

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During Foster Care Month, DHHS is proud to recognize the foster homes, caregivers, and agencies across Nebraska who work every day to support children and families. 💙

Thank you to the dedicated foster parents, providers, and partners who open their hearts and homes to children in need. Your care, support, and commitment make a lasting impact on the lives of children across our state.

There is still a need for more foster families in Nebraska. If you’ve ever considered becoming a foster parent, now is a great time to learn more about how you can make a difference for a child.

Learn more: https://nfapa.org/what_you_can_do/ or call 1-800-7PARENT (1-800-772-7368).v