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10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Life-Changing Impact of Social Work

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Social workers help families and individuals overcome difficult situations. Read this blog for 10 unexpected things you didn’t know about social workers!

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I Identify as LGBTQIA+, Can I Be a Foster Parent?

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. 

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4 Ways Foster Parents Can Support Children in Foster Care Through the Holidays

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Children in foster care may need extra support around the holidays. In this blog, read four ways you can encourage kids in your care. 

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Teen Brother and Sister Follow Different Paths After Foster Care

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For many youth experiencing foster care, their siblings are the only constant presence in their lives. Read this story of a brother and sister following different paths but supporting each other through thick and thin.

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How Youth in Foster Care Can Achieve School Success

Youth who have experienced foster care face greater academic challenges compared to their peers who have not. KVC’s Fostering Educational Success program helps these youth and their families achieve school success.

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What’s the Main Goal of Foster Care?

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Many myths exist about the goal of foster care. Read this article to understand what the first goal is when a child enters foster care.

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Finding the Missing Pieces: How a Young Boy Found His Forever Home

KVC Foster Care Specialist helps a young boy who experienced abuse and neglect find his missing puzzle piece to complete his forever family and home.

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Recognizing the Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect

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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.

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Celebrating Our Incredible Team on National Employee Appreciation Day

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This National Employee Appreciation Day, meet a few members of our amazing team and learn more about why they love working at KVC Nebraska!

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7 Questions Foster Parents Have About Their First Placement

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Foster parenting is a big decision and your first foster care placement sparks a lot of questions. Here are some answers!

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