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: Monday, October 2 - December 11, 2023 (10 weeks plus one week for virtual check-in) Time: 5:30-8:30pm Location: Virtual *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 […]
Discover the incredible journey of becoming a foster parent during our Info Nights! Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6:30 pm - 7 pm. Every day, the Nebraska foster care system provides a secure haven for over 5,000 children and teenagers. It offers a unique opportunity for young individuals and their families to tackle challenges, […]
Discover the incredible journey of becoming a foster parent during our Info Nights! Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6:30 pm - 7 pm. Every day, the Nebraska foster care system provides a secure haven for over 5,000 children and teenagers. It offers a unique opportunity for young individuals and their families to tackle challenges, […]
This training on the juvenile court process is available to KVC foster parents. It is worth 2 CEUs. Nebraska has three separate juvenile courts located in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties. In the remaining counties, juvenile matters are heard in the county courts. Separate juvenile courts are courts of record and handle matters involving neglected, […]
This training on managing undesirable behaviors part 2 is available to KVC foster parents. It is worth 2 CEUs. There are many things that can cause a child to have temper tantrums, emotional outbursts, and general “bad” or unexpected behavior. These can include biological reasons, like being hungry or overtired. It can include communication issues […]
Discover the incredible journey of becoming a foster parent during our Info Nights! Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6:30 pm - 7 pm. Every day, the Nebraska foster care system provides a secure haven for over 5,000 children and teenagers. It offers a unique opportunity for young individuals and their families to tackle challenges, […]
