Lily Haven: A Place of Hope and Healing
We empower girls who have survived human trafficking by providing a secure, family-like atmosphere, specialized care, and education, equipping them to build bright futures.
Human trafficking
what is it?
Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a vile and pervasive criminal industry where traffickers exploit and profit from adults and children through forced labor or commercial sex. Notably, any commercial sex act involving a minor under 18 (19 in Nebraska) is considered a crime, regardless of the presence of force, fraud, or coercion. This modern form of slavery can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or religious background.
Human Trafficking in Nebraska
The need for safe, supportive programs for teen girls in Nebraska is more important than ever. In 2023, the Nebraska Human Trafficking Hotline received 98 calls, resulting in 21 law enforcement responses and 67 additional tips (Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, 2023). Many of these cases involve girls as young as 12 to 14—ages when they should be thinking about school, friends, and the future, not fighting to survive. Traffickers often use manipulation and emotional control, taking advantage of a young person’s trust. That’s why it’s so important to offer care, safety, and long-term support that’s built around what teen survivors really need to heal and thrive.
Activity in Nebraska
Trafficking Cases
Victims Identified
Sex Trafficking Cases
Felony Convictions
Lily Haven Home
The LILY HAVEN Home is in the final stages of becoming a licensed Residential Child Caring Agency (RCCA), designed to provide survivors with a structured yet nurturing environment where healing and growth can flourish.
Rooted in the Teaching Family Model, our home balances consistency with compassion, offering a space where residents feel safe, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. Through this model, we create a family-style atmosphere where therapeutic care is seamlessly woven into daily life.
Our home is staffed 24/7 by dedicated Family Teachers (house parents) and Support Staff, ensuring that each resident receives the guidance, encouragement, and stability needed to build confidence and strength. At LILY HAVEN, every challenge becomes an opportunity for growth.
Rooted in the Teaching Family Model, our home balances consistency with compassion, offering a space where residents feel safe, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. Through this model, we create a family-style atmosphere where therapeutic care is seamlessly woven into daily life.
Our home is staffed 24/7 by dedicated Family Teachers (house parents) and Support Staff, ensuring that each resident receives the guidance, encouragement, and stability needed to build confidence and strength. At LILY HAVEN, every challenge becomes an opportunity for growth.
Personalized Care Plans
LILY HAVEN provides a holistic, survivor-centered program designed to empower individuals on their healing journey. Our dedicated team works together to create personalized care plans tailored to each resident’s unique needs.
Our approach is rooted in the evidence-based, trauma-informed Teaching Family Model, guiding everything we do. As we work toward accreditation, this model ensures our program remains trauma-responsive, strengths-based, and survivor-led.
Our goal is to help survivors build strong protective factors, reducing the risk of revictimization and laying a solid foundation for a brighter future.
Our approach is rooted in the evidence-based, trauma-informed Teaching Family Model, guiding everything we do. As we work toward accreditation, this model ensures our program remains trauma-responsive, strengths-based, and survivor-led.
Our goal is to help survivors build strong protective factors, reducing the risk of revictimization and laying a solid foundation for a brighter future.
Core Programming
- Physical Health: Access to comprehensive medical care and healthy living practices.
- Mental Health: Personalized therapy and emotional support for healing.
- Spiritual Health (Optional): Opportunities for spiritual reflection and personal growth.
- Education: Academic support tailored to individual learning needs.
- Healthy Relationships: Guidance in trust-building, boundaries, and communication, including family therapy and support for parents or caregivers of survivors.
- Life Skills & Job Training: Practical skills for independence and career success.
how you can help
LILY HAVEN relies on donations and grants to provide survivors with the personalized care, and the resources they need—at no cost. This allows them to focus on healing and building a strong foundation for their future.