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How Foster Families Are Matched with Youth and Why It Matters

Learn more about the process of matching youth in foster care with the right foster family and what to expect as a newly licensed foster parent.

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Foster Families are More than a Home

how foster parents support healing

Do you know all the ways foster parents support healing for youth who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect? Read this blog to learn more.

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Guest Post: The Power of One Caring Adult by Josh Shipp

Josh Shipp Guest Post

Our RFC keynote speaker Josh Shipp is an author, global youth empowerment expert, and acclaimed speaker. Josh, a former at-risk foster kid turned youth advocate writes a guest post sharing how every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story.

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Why Foster Parent Training is Critical to Helping Children in Care

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Ever wondered what the training classes are like to become a foster parent? Read this post to learn more about what the training covers and why it’s important for caring for children and teens.

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Keynote Speaker Announced for 2018 KVC Nebraska Resource Family Conference

Josh Shipp announced as speaker for 2018 Resource Family Conference

An award-winning youth expert and teen author will be the keynote speaker for this year’s RFC. Known for style and content that is both kid tested and parent approved.

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Deciding to Foster? How to Check a Foster Care Agency’s Reputation

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It’s important to find a foster care agency you can trust. Here are 3 things to look for when assessing an agency’s reputation.

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Walking the Walk: KVC In-Home Specialist Adopts from Foster Care

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Every day KVC Nebraska social workers help children and teens in foster care. Hear how one In-Home Specialist was inspired to open her heart and home to a child needing a forever family.

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Q&A with Ashley Hein, Foster Care Specialist

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Meet Foster Care Specialist Ashley Hein who discusses her role in helping children and teens find safe and loving homes while in foster care.

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Generous Donors Craft for a Cause Benefitting Children and Teens

KVC Crop for Kids Scrapbooking Fundraiser

Over 41 scrapbookers and crafters from all over Nebraska gathered to support children and families at the 2nd Annual Crop for Kids Fundraiser on June 9 – 11.

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15 Free Summer Activities for Kids

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Are you ready for summer vacation? It’s here! Here is a list of ideas for some fun, free summer activities to enjoy as a family.

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