This training on grief and loss in children is available to KVC foster parents. It is worth 2 CEUs. Training Description: During this session, participants will understand the Stages of Grief, understand how children and adolescents express their grief and loss, understand ambiguous loss, identify how to help youth through the grieving process, and apply […]
This training on domestic violence is available to KVC foster parents. It is worth 2 CEUs. Training Description: This training on domestic violence looks at the effects among family members. Foster parents will learn empathy techniques with biological parents as well as what to expect from children who experienced domestic violence. If you are a […]
This training will be offered at the Omaha office and virtually. This training on Transracial/Transcultural Adoption is available to KVC foster parents. It is worth 2 CEUs. Training Description: This training will explore parenting in a racially and culturally diverse family. A discussion about how to support your child's racial and cultural identity and embrace […]
This training will be offered at the Omaha office and virtually. This Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training is available to KVC foster parents and is worth 2 CEUs. In this training, participants will learn to Question, Persuade, Refer. How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal How to get help for yourself […]
More than 5,000 Nebraska children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? One of the first and most important steps to becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP training (Trauma-Informed Partnering for Safety […]
TIPS-MAPP Training Dates: Wednesday, May 31 - Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Time: 5:30-8:30pm Location: Omaha *Schedule is subject to change The state of Nebraska requires all potential foster homes to complete a pre-service training called TIPS-MAPP. Our training classes are FREE and new classes start in Omaha and Lincoln every 4-6 weeks. Additional trainings you will […]
Join KVC June 9 - 11 for scrapbooking fun during our Crop for Kids event. Funds raised will help us make a difference for Nebraska families.
This Trauma 101 training is available to KVC foster parents and worth 2 CEUs. This class provides foster parents with an overview of trauma, an understanding of how trauma affects children and parents, and how to work with people who have experienced trauma. Objectives: Understand how trauma affects children and brain development Learn ways to […]
This training on promoting placement stability is available to KVC foster parents. It is worth 2 CEUs. Training Description: In this training, you will learn: Importance of placement stability for youth in foster care Stages of disruption Impact of trauma on placements Qualities that can enhance placement stability in your home If you are a […]
This training will be offered at the Lincoln office and virtually. This training on the physical health needs of children in foster care is available to KVC foster parents. It is worth 2 CEUs. Children who are abused and neglected may suffer immediate physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, or broken bones. Ongoing issues with […]