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Signs of Suicide on Social Media: Risks to Watch for in Children and Teens

Learn the signs on social media that someone may be at risk of suicide, and know how to assist them if they’re in need of help.

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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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How to Address Challenging Behaviors in Children

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Challenging behaviors in children and teens happen in all families. Learn what is typical and what might need additional support to overcome here.

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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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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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KVC Expands Services to Help More Families

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Each day, we work to make positive, meaningful change in the lives of children and families. To help serve more in our community, we’ve added two new services. Learn more about them here.

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Documentary Showcases Efforts to Prevent Human Trafficking in Nebraska

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Human trafficking is on the rise in Nebraska, and a new documentary hopes to raise awareness of this growing crime and increase prevention.

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KVC Nebraska Leaders Named Center for Juvenile Justice Reform Fellows

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Jodie Austin and Theresa Goley were recently selected as new members of the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) Fellows Network, a program of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

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