Parents and caregivers play an irreplaceable role in helping youth feel safe and understood. A simple act of listening, offering comfort or encouraging professional support can be life-changing. This National Suicide Prevention Month, let’s explore how parents and caregivers can help protect young lives. Suicide can be prevented, and parents can help. Read on to learn how you can recognize the warning signs, start open conversations about mental health and connect your child or teen with the support they need to heal and thrive.

From sports to drama clubs, after-school activities are a great creative outlet for youth, especially those experiencing foster care. Check out the real-life story of Malachi, a teen who found confidence and connection through sports while experiencing foster care. And now he’s changing the game for other kids, working so finances never stand in the way of the creative outlets youth so desperately need.

Youth aging out of foster care face many unique challenges that youth in more traditional or stable environments don’t, making it more difficult for them to receive academic support, continue their education and build a successful future. According to data gathered by KVC, only 55% of youth aging out of foster care graduated in 2020, with only 3% going on to earn a postsecondary degree. Education plays a critical role in helping these young individuals break the cycle and build a better future for themselves, which is why KVC Nebraska offers a wide range of resources aimed at assisting youth with their education, from our Fostering Educational Success (FES) program to the many therapy and foster care support services we provide. Explore how Fostering Educational Success is changing lives, and why this program sets students up to experience success post-foster care.

Every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, loved and supported. Yet for too many children, these foundational rights are out of reach. Child abuse and neglect are harsh realities that impact millions of young lives every year, including many right here in Nebraska. Each statistic represents a child in need of protection and a family in crisis. But there is hope: each statistic also signifies a community with the power to make a difference.

KVC Nebraska offers team members the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a workplace where professionals find purpose and passion and serve the greater Nebraska community. In a field with significant burnout and turnover, KVC Nebraska has built a close-knit and award-winning workplace with people who genuinely care about the success and wellbeing of their colleagues.

Our foster families care for children until they can either safely return home or another permanency plan can be determined. The choice to become a foster parent/family is a big deal and life adjustment. And comes with a lot of questions. Here are answers to some of your frequently asked questions about what it means to become a foster parent.

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.

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!

The seventh annual Crop for Kids Scrapbooking event brought together more than 50 crafters from across Nebraska and raised over $8,500!