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How To Help a Loved One with a Substance Use Disorder

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What’s substance use disorder? What are its signs and symptoms? How can I or a loved access substance use treatment? Get those answers 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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How to Fill Your Family Mental Health Toolkit

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Learn how to build a summer toolkit full of mental health tips that promote overall well-being and strengthen your family.

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What’s the Main Goal of Foster Care?

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Many myths exist about the goal of foster care. Read this article to understand what the first goal is when a child enters foster care.

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Steps to Become a Foster Parent in Nebraska

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Becoming a foster parent is a big decision and it’s no surprise that families have a lot of questions along the way. Foster Parent Recruitment Coordinator Taylor Steiner shares the steps to become a foster parent and answers some of the most frequently asked questions.

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Celebrating Our Incredible Team on National Employee Appreciation Day

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This National Employee Appreciation Day, meet a few members of our amazing team and learn more about why they love working at KVC Nebraska!

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7 Questions Foster Parents Have About Their First Placement

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Foster parenting is a big decision and your first foster care placement sparks a lot of questions. Here are some answers!

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Random Acts of Kindness Matter for Your Health

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On February 17, we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day to remind us all that being kind is simple AND impactful. In fact, it’s even contagious! Read this blog to learn how random acts of kindness not only leave you feeling happier but also impact your physical and mental health.

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Fast Facts about National Mentoring Month at KVC Nebraska

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January is National Mentoring Month, a month dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the work mentors can do for young people in society.

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Why Foster Care Makes a Positive Impact for Older Teens

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Growing pains are a part of life, but teens don’t outgrow the need for a loving family. Read this blog to learn how foster care makes an impact for teens!

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