National Foster Care Month is a time to recognize the role that each of us can play in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care. We acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who work to strengthen families in order for children to […]
This training is available to foster parents and worth 2 CEUs. You are able to take this training via webcast through the MyLink app on your iPad. This class provides foster parents with an overview of trauma, an understanding of how trauma affects children and parents, and how to work with people who have experienced […]
This training is strongly recommended for all foster parents each licensure period and worth 2 CEUs. Placement Stability training teaches the importance of placement stability for foster children, the stages of disruption, and the legislative history impacting placement stability. Objectives: Define placement stability. Discuss what child welfare legislation says about placement stability. Examine the effects […]
KVC Nebraska announces Rebecca Bender, nationally known speaker and expert on human trafficking, as the Resource Family Conference keynote speaker. Registration now open!
This training is available to foster parents and worth 2 CEUs. During Healthy Sexual Boundaries, foster parents will: Increase their comfort in talking about sex/sexuality Learn the essential relationship skills to increase a sense of safety in discussing sex/sexuality Define sexual behavior throughout the lifespan Respond to sexual behavior Demonstrate how to talk to children […]
This training is available to foster parents and worth 2.5 CEUs. KVC Nebraska believes all people matter and can grow through experiencing healthy relationships. In the Mandt System Training, there are several helpful verbal de-escalation tools taught that employees, foster families, and extended family home providers can utilize to encourage safety and connection through effective […]
There are over 123,000 children waiting for adoptive families in the U.S. This National Adoption Month, learn more about Nebraska’s foster-to-adopt process.
This training is available to foster parents and worth 2 CEUs. This class informs participants of the processes involved in providing permanency for youth. We will review the 7 Core Issues regarding adoption and how to work through those issues as they arise. Childcare is available at all trainings, but foster parents must sign-up for […]
This training is required for all foster parents and EFH providers each licensure period and worth 2 CEUs. Medication Aide training reviews safe medication management. After this training, foster parents should be able to: Give meds in a safe, consistent manner; in a clean, sterile technique; and have medication that is clearly labeled and issued by […]
This training is available to foster parents and worth 2 CEUs. During Healthy Sexual Boundaries, foster parents will: Increase their comfort in talking about sex/sexuality Learn the essential relationship skills to increase a sense of safety in discussing sex/sexuality Define sexual behavior throughout the lifespan Respond to sexual behavior Demonstrate how to talk to children […]
