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What is People-First Language? Inclusive Speech Important In An Increasingly Diverse World

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People-first language is based on the fact that people with disabilities are first and foremost people. Read this blog to learn more!

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Foster Care in Nebraska: Realities, Challenges and Solutions

Foster Care in Nebraska

While the number of youth in Nebraska foster care may be decreasing, vital resources that help families in crisis are too. Learn what you can do to help!

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Sound of Slamming Doors Now Replaced By Peaceful Calm: How One PACT Therapist Provided Hope and Healing

Read this story to learn how KVC’s PACT services teach a mother how to handle her daughter’s challenging behaviors and help a family find hope and healing.

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Life-Changing Mentor Teaches Teen Boy Meaning of Resilience

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Because of the life-changing mentorship offered by KVC Nebraska’s Peer Support Services, a young man learns the meaning of recovery and resilience.

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Resource Family Conference Registration Open & Keynote Speaker Announced

KVC Nebraska announces Rebecca Bender, nationally known speaker and expert on human trafficking, as the Resource Family Conference keynote speaker. Registration now open!

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How to Prevent Bullying & The Importance of Peer Intervention

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October is National Bullying Prevention Month and we want to educate communities, schools, organizations, and families about the ways every child and adult can help to prevent bullying.

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Extended Family Home Helps Teen Achieve Healthy, Independent Life

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Hear how a young woman who was struggling to communicate with her family found the right place for her with the help of KVC’s Extended Family Homes Services.

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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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Foster Care Specialist Embraces Mission To Find Youth An Adoptive Family

Photo of Angelica from KVC Foster Care Specialist

When Lisa Ahmann met a youth in foster care named Angelica, she became determined to find her the loving adoptive family that she deserved.

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