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.

Children from many diverse backgrounds live in poverty, and many of those are involved in the child welfare system. It is vital for social work and child welfare organizations like KVC Nebraska to recognize and value diversity. Explore how diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI+B) play a crucial role in our work at KVC Nebraska. Discover how we are driving DEI+B forward as we serve children and families.

KVC Nebraska’s social work careers cultivate belonging for Nebraska youth, individuals, and families along with KVC team members. Find your dream team and career here.

Fostering Educational Success supports the educational endeavors of youth exiting foster care and creates stronger families. Get an inside look at the program.

Preventing suicide can feel like an impossible task. Read this blog to learn about common suicide warning signs and what you can do to help.

Without a safe home and compassionate care, teens who age out of foster care can struggle. What makes the difference might be your support. See how you can support youth aging out of foster care here.

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

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