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Posts Tagged ‘extended family homes’

10 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers to Thrive This Year

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Caregiving is challenging! Caregiving takes countless forms — parenting babies, being a foster parent of teens, acting as a caregiver for an aging family member, co-parenting alongside someone else- the list goes on! No matter the setting, no matter who you’re caring for, burnout is normal. But self-care can help. When you care for yourself, you’re better equipped to help those in your care. Let’s explore how parents and caregivers can bolster mental health.

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Inclusive Holiday Celebrations: Helping Everyone Feel Welcome

The holidays can be a wonderful time of year for many, but they can be difficult and even isolating for people with unique needs and experiences. How can you make your holiday celebrations inclusive for individuals with disabilities? Let’s explore the many ways you can make holiday parties, events and even gift-giving accessible and inclusive for everyone, regardless of ability.

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National Adoption Month: Celebrating the Fedoris Family

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!

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Developmental Disabilities Become More Common & Community Inclusion Needs to Keep Up

Developmental disabilities continue to become more common, emphasizing a need for community inclusion and specialized health, education and social services.

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Steps for Becoming a Shared Living Provider in Nebraska

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Are you passionate about helping people with disabilities? Turn your passion into action by becoming a Nebraska Shared Living Provider!

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Resource Family Conference Registration Open & Keynote Speaker Announced

KVC Nebraska announces Rebecca Bender, nationally known speaker and expert on human trafficking, as the Resource Family Conference keynote speaker. Registration now open!

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KVC Nebraska is Celebrating Social Workers During National Social Work Month

During National Social Work Month, KVC Nebraska celebrates the great impact social workers make in the lives of children and families.

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Employee Spotlight: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and their Caregivers

Michaela Breault works with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care teams to help them learn skills for independent living.

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), and the National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN) partner together to highlight […]

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5 Ways Your Church Can Make a Significant Difference in People’s Lives

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Read our blog for 5 ways your church’s members can come together to help strengthen Nebraska families and support at-risk youth.

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