FAQ | Omaha Home for Boys

What is the Omaha Home for Boys?
The Omaha Home for Boys is a residential group home founded in 1920 by a group of business men in Omaha who recognized the need for a facility to provide a home for boys at risk.
How much does it cost to have a boy in the Home?
Parents are asked to provide monetary financial support on a sliding scale based on total family income.
What type of boys live at OHB?
Boys from all over the country have lived at the Omaha Home for Boys. Most residents, however, are from the Midwest. Having family members close with an ability to participate in the program is very beneficial to a residents long term success.
How does a boy get placed at OHB?
Click on the admissions link or email admissions@omahahomeforboys.org for further information.
What are the living arrangements for residents?
In residential care, boys live in individual cottages with a maximum of seven other residents. Professional House Parents live within the cottages and serve as primary providers. A “family atmosphere” is created as much as possible. House Parents are responsible for teaching basic social skills needed for successful completion of the National Family Home Program.Y Youth who reside at Jacob's Place live in tow apartments one for young men and one for young women.
How long do boys stay?
While one year is recommended, the average is 10-12 months. Each boy's length of stay is based on his own ability to work and learn the skills necessary to advance through the behavior modification program.
Do boys ever go home while they are living at OHB?
Yes. In fact, as boys advance through the program they are encouraged to take weekend passes home. The regular weekend visits are encouraged to help the young men, and family members, with reunification. Boys can also receive day passes with families, and Sunday family visitation hours are always encouraged.
What about school?
All residents attend public school near our campus. A beautiful learning center is on campus and is staffed by both full and part time education professionals who provide extra academic tutoring and support.
What other facilities are there on campus?
On the main campus there is a Learning Center complete with library, computer lab, art center, tutoring center and a cooking lab. There is also a Recreation Center which houses a large gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, gameroom, tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, racquetball court, weight and fitness room, a baseball field and wood shop.
What is your religious affiliation?
Each boy attends church in the Omaha area each week. Most attend with the other residents in their cottage along with their House Parents. There is no chapel or church on campus. Prayers are spoken before meals and a daily devotional is read following the evening meal.