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By late 2025, the Child Saving Institute in midtown Omaha should be bigger and better than ever.

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The renovated Child Saving Institute’s main entrance will face Douglas Street instead of Dodge Street.

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The expansion and renovation of the Child Saving Institute in Omaha will include a lounge and the addition of seven individual bedrooms for a total of 16.

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By late 2025, the Child Saving Institute will double in size from approximately 50,000 square feet to more than 100,000 square feet.

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The renovated Child Saving Institute’s main entrance will face Douglas Street instead of Dodge Street.

By late 2025, the Child Saving Institute will double in size from approximately 50,000 square feet to more than 100,000 square feet.

The expansion and renovation of the Child Saving Institute in Omaha will include a lounge and the addition of seven individual bedrooms for a total of 16.

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