November is National Adoption Month, a time to celebrate all the incredible families that have grown and bonded through adoption, including the Fedoris family! From biological to adopted, explore how the Fedoris family went from two biological children to a family of eight!
Discover how out-of-home placement through kinship care can transform the lives of children in need of stability and safety. Nebraska leads the way in supporting relative and kinship caregivers with equal financial assistance, marking a significant advancement in the kin-first foster care approach. Learn about the many benefits of kinship care today!
LGBTQIA+ youth face unique challenges in foster care, often compounded by prejudice and lack of acceptance. As a foster parent, you can make a life-changing difference by creating a supportive, inclusive home. Learn strategies to foster a welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ children and teens.
The holiday season is a time to celebrate with close family and friends. But for children in foster care, this time may emphasize their feelings and separation. Whether the season […]
Discover useful financial planning tips and advice for managing your finances when starting out on your foster parent journey.
May is National Foster Care Month — And we’re taking time to shower foster parents with the love and appreciation they most certainly deserve. KVC Nebraska is reflecting on the […]
Prospective foster parents who identify as LGBTQIA+ can face difficulties in their process to become foster parents, and similarly, LGBTQIA+ youth in the foster care system have a tougher time than other kids. This article discusses if LGBTQIA+ parents can be foster parents and the facts about the LGBTQIA+ community and the foster care system.
Child abuse is a growing epidemic that can happen anywhere and to anyone. Make sure you know the signs of child abuse and neglect and report it.
There are over 123,000 children waiting for adoptive families in the U.S. This National Adoption Month, learn more about Nebraska’s foster-to-adopt process.
Removing children from their homes introduces new, unnecessary trauma into their lives. Read this article to learn more about how intensive in-home services help reduce the number of Nebraska children in foster care.