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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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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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Why Kinship Care Matters: Benefits for Children in Foster Care

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!

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Fostering Cultural Competence: Supporting Black Children in Foster Care

At KVC, we are dedicated to providing the best support for black children in foster care by celebrating a child’s cultural background.

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How to Navigate the Holidays as a Foster Caregiver

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 […]

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Financial Planning Tips for First-Time Foster Parents

Discover useful financial planning tips and advice for managing your finances when starting out on your foster parent journey.

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Foster Parent Appreciation

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 […]

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Why It’s Important to Foster Youth on Probation

Youth on probation deserve caring, supportive homes to help them grow and overcome challenges in their lives.

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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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Want to Foster or Adopt? Take the First Step with This Training – Omaha, NE

More than 3,000 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? […]

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