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UID:10000963-1769247000-1769256000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Foster Parent Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about fostering?\nJoin us for a Foster Parent Meet & Greet to learn about fostering\, meet current foster families and get your questions answered. Hear firsthand experiences from families making a difference every day. \nEvent Details: \nLincoln: January 24\, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: KVC Nebraska – Lincoln Office5001 Central Park Dr\, Suite 100Lincoln\, NE 68504 \nWho Should Attend: \n\nFamilies/individuals interested in becoming foster parents\nHomes who previously expressed interest but have not yet moved forward\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nArrival & Hors d’oeuvres (9:30 – 10:00 AM): Enjoy a light breakfast and meet other people.\nOpen Dialogue with Foster Care Staff (10:00 – 11:00 AM): Learn about the foster care process\, support services and what it takes to become a foster parent.\nQ&A with Current Licensed Foster Families (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Hear firsthand experiences\, tips and insights from families currently fostering youth.\nEvent Concludes (12:00 PM)\n\nWhy Attend: \n\nGet clear\, step-by-step information about becoming a foster parent\nConnect with staff and families who can share practical advice\nDiscover if fostering is the right path for you/your family\n\nRSVP Today:Spaces are limited\, and RSVP closes on January 9th\, 2026. \nLincoln RSVP: RSVP Here
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/foster-parent-meet-greet-2/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annesia Thompson":MAILTO:anthompson@kvc.org
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SUMMARY:7th Annual KVC Crop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Registration is SOLD OUT!\nKVC garden party tees are still available for purchase!\n     \nJoin KVC Nebraska for a weekend of scrapbooking and crafting!\nBring your photos\, supplies\, and snacks to the KVC Nebraska office in Lincoln for 35 hours of scrapbooking fun during the 7th Annual KVC Crop for Kids! Each attendee receives 6 feet of workspace\, a goody bag full of scrapbooking materials and KVC swag\, Wi-Fi\, free meals every day and free beverages (water\, tea and lemonade). There will also be door prizes\, raffles and local vendors available throughout the weekend. \nGeneral admission is limited to 42 people and VIP access is limited to 13 people. \n**Registration fees are nonrefundable and go toward helping children and families in Nebraska. If you are unable to attend this event\, your registration fee will be considered a donation. Part of this donation is tax deductible and we will send you a tax donation form for your records. \nAgenda\nFriday\, June 7 | 12 pm – 12 am; dinner provided\nSaturday\, June 8 | 8 am – 12 am; dinner provided\nSunday\, June 9 | 8 am – 3 pm; brunch provided \nDeluxe chairs are SOLD OUT!\nProceeds Benefit Children and Families\nFunds raised will help us make a positive difference in the lives of thousands Nebraska children\, adults and families by providing in-home family support\, behavioral healthcare\, foster care\, home-based support for people with disabilities\, adoption and substance use treatment. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Liz Bonney-Heermann at ebonney@kvc.org or (402) 570-0688. \n\nSee photos from the 2023 KVC Crop for Kids Scrapbooking Fundraiser on Facebook: \n    \n    \n  \n 
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/7th-annual-kvc-crop-for-kids/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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UID:10000883-1694712600-1700166600@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:TIPS-MAPP Training - Thursdays\, September 14 - November 16
DESCRIPTION:TIPS-MAPP Training\nDates: Thursday\, September 14 – November 16\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30-8:30pm \nLocation: Lincoln \n*Schedule is subject to change \nThe state of Nebraska requires all potential foster homes to complete a pre-service training called TIPS-MAPP. Our training classes are FREE and new classes start in Omaha and Lincoln every 4-6 weeks. Additional trainings you will complete for licensure include: Universal Precautions\, Verbal de-escalation\, Healthy Boundaries and Human Trafficking. \n\n\n\n\nTIPS-MAPP class is held one time per week for 10 weeks. Each class is mandatory for all adults that will have a parenting role in a foster home. Throughout the course of training\, our class leaders will also come to your home to complete home consultations. \n\n\n\n\nDuring class\, you will receive a licensing packet which includes health assessments and general paperwork.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/tips-mapp-training-thursdays-september-14-november-16/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becca Crook":MAILTO:rcrook@kvc.org
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SUMMARY:Want to Foster or Adopt? Learn More About the Process With This Free Training
DESCRIPTION:More than 5\,000 Nebraska children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? \nOne of the first and most important steps to becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP training (Trauma-Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). This class prepares you to care for a child who has experienced trauma and helps you build many other skills in your journey to become a foster or adoptive parent. TIPS-MAPP also aids you in determining if fostering or adopting is right for you. \nKVC Nebraska offers this course at no cost to you. Classes will be held from 5:30–8:30 pm every Thursday at our Lincoln location with the first class taking place September 14\, 2023\, and the last class taking place November 16\, 2023. Class size is limited and new class groups start every 4-6 weeks. \nIf you’re considering becoming a foster parent with KVC and want to sign up for class\, please contact Annesia Thompson at (402) 498-4700 or anthompson@kvc.org.\nClick here to learn more about becoming a foster parent.\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at fanaguirreplacke@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/want-to-foster-or-adopt-learn-more-about-the-process-with-this-free-training-5/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becca Crook":MAILTO:rcrook@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T190000
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UID:10000886-1692097200-1692126000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Summer Swap and Shop
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! Don’t miss out on KVC’s Summer Swap and Shop on August 15th\, 2023\, from 11 am – 7 pm at our KVC Lincoln office. Join us for a day of shopping\, connecting with fellow foster parents and children\, and making a difference in the lives of youth in foster care. \nDo you have a closet overflowing with clothes\, a mountain of unused toys\, or furniture that no longer fits your needs? We gladly accept donations on Aug. 11\, Aug. 14\, or even on the day of the event. \nTo make your shopping experience even sweeter\, KVC will provide refreshing lemonade\, delicious cookies\, and other mouthwatering treats for you to enjoy while you browse and mingle with others. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/summer-swap-and-shop/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T150000
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SUMMARY:6th Annual KVC Crop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join KVC Nebraska for a weekend of scrapbooking and crafting!\nBring your photos\, supplies\, and snacks to the KVC Nebraska office in Lincoln for 35 hours of scrapbooking fun during the 6th Annual KVC Crop for Kids! Each attendee receives 6 feet of workspace\, a goody bag full of scrapbooking materials and KVC swag\, Wi-Fi\, free meals every day and free beverages (water\, tea and lemonade). There will also be door prizes\, raffles and local vendors available throughout the weekend. \nGeneral admission is limited to 32 people and VIP access is limited to 12 people. \nGeneral Admission is SOLD OUT.\n**Registration fees are nonrefundable and go toward helping children and families in Nebraska. If you are unable to attend this event\, your registration fee will be considered a donation. Part of this donation is tax deductible and we will send you a tax donation form for your records.\nAgenda\nFriday\, June 9 | 5 pm – 12 am; dinner provided\nSaturday\, June 10 | 8 am – 12 am; dinner provided\nSunday\, June 11 | 8 am – 3 pm; brunch provided \nVIP Registration Perks\nVIP status is limited to 12 lucky croppers who receive everything listed above\, plus: \n\nEarly bird admittance (12 pm on Friday\, June 9)\nVIP chair for extra comfort\nYour choice of beverages and snacks provided throughout the weekend\nExpress meal ticket\nExtra crafty surprises\n\nVIP is SOLD OUT.\n  \n  \n \nCatch the wave! What’s a KVC beach party without a beach-y tee? Purchase a t-shirt when you register and feel free to wear it to the event.\n \nEnjoy some extra comfort in a deluxe chair! \nDeluxe chairs are $10\, and you can reserve one on your registration form. Limited quantity available and first come\, first serve. \nProceeds Benefit Children and Families\nFunds raised will help us make a positive difference in the lives of thousands Nebraska children\, adults and families by providing in-home family support\, behavioral healthcare\, foster care\, home-based support for people with disabilities\, adoption and substance use treatment. \n\nKVC’s primary concern is for the health and wellbeing of all participants and staff. We will modify the event logistics if needed due to COVID-19. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Liz Bonney-Heermann at ebonney@kvc.org or (402) 570-0688. \n\nSee photos from the 2022 KVC Crop for Kids Scrapbooking Fundraiser on Facebook: \n     \n   
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/6th-annual-kvc-crop-for-kids/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20221230T031044Z
CREATED:20221230T022116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T031044Z
UID:10000868-1676710800-1682164800@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Want to Foster or Adopt? Learn More About the Process With This Free Training
DESCRIPTION:More than 5\,000 Nebraska children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? \nOne of the first and most important steps to becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP training (Trauma-Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). This class prepares you to care for a child who has experienced trauma and helps you build many other skills in your journey to become a foster or adoptive parent. TIPS-MAPP also aids you in determining if fostering or adopting is right for you. \nKVC Nebraska offers this course at no cost to you. Classes will be held from 9:00 am–12:00 pm every Saturday at our Lincoln location with the first class taking place February 18\, 2023\, and the last class taking place April 22\, 2023. Class size is limited and new class groups start every 4-6 weeks. \nIf you’re considering becoming a foster parent with KVC and want to sign up for class\, please contact Annesia Thompson at (402) 498-4700 or anthompson@kvc.org.\nClick here to learn more about becoming a foster parent.\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at fanaguirreplacke@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/want-to-foster-or-adopt-learn-more-about-the-process-with-this-free-training-2/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becca Crook":MAILTO:rcrook@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T160000
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UID:10000869-1676116800-1676131200@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:CPR/First Aid/AED (4 CEU’s)
DESCRIPTION:This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid\, breathing\, and cardiac emergencies involving adults\, children\, and infants. This training meets OSHA/workplace requirements. \nUpon successful completion of this course\, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. \n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, you can contact Kelli Anderson\, Training Specialist\, at kjanderson@kvc.org.\n\n\n\n\nAttendance is limited so please RSVP. \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/cpr-first-aid-aed-4-ceus/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T143000
DTSTAMP:20221006T001115Z
CREATED:20221006T000710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T001115Z
UID:10000854-1665232200-1665239400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Question\, Persuade\, Refer (QPR) Training (Lincoln) - 2 CEUs
DESCRIPTION:This Question\, Persuade\, Refer (QPR) training is available to KVC foster parents and is worth 2 CEUs. It will be held at KVC’s Lincoln office (5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE 68504). Sign up here. \nIn this training\, participants will learn to Question\, Persuade\, Refer. \n\nHow to Question\, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal\nHow to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide\nThe common causes of suicidal behavior\nThe warning signs of suicide\nHow to get help for someone in crisis\n\nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION.” \nKVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact Kelli Anderson\, Training Specialist\, at kjanderson@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/question-persuade-refer-qpr-training-lincoln/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T113000
DTSTAMP:20221006T000820Z
CREATED:20221005T235901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T000820Z
UID:10000853-1665221400-1665228600@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Child Passenger Safety Training (Lincoln) - 2 CEUs
DESCRIPTION:This Child Passenger Safety training is available to KVC foster parents and worth 2 CEUs. It will be held at KVC’s Lincoln office (5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE 68504). Sign up here. \nChild Passenger Safety training provides participants with hands-on instruction on installing child restraints properly\, and a discussion on the importance of child passenger safety. \nObjectives: \n\nHands-on practice with properly installing a child safety seat.\nUnderstand the importance of checking the crash history of child safety seats.\nLearn to check a child safety seat label and determine appropriateness for each particular child.\nUnderstand the difference between forward-facing and rear-facing child safety seats\, and when to use each type.\n\nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION.” \nKVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact Kelli Anderson\, Training Specialist\, at kjanderson@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/child-passenger-safety-training-lincoln/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T150000
DTSTAMP:20220621T205048Z
CREATED:20220308T225931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T205048Z
UID:10000850-1656090000-1656255600@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual KVC Crop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join KVC Nebraska for a weekend of scrapbooking and crafting!\nBring your photos\, supplies\, and snacks to the KVC Nebraska office in Lincoln for 30 hours of scrapbooking fun during the 5th Annual KVC Crop for Kids! Each attendee receives 6 feet of workspace\, a goody bag full of scrapbooking materials\, Wi-Fi\, free meals every day\, and free beverages (water\, tea and lemonade). There will also be door prizes\, raffles\, and local vendors available throughout the weekend\, including a massage therapist! \nGeneral admission is limited to 30 people and VIP access is limited to 12 people. \nRegistration is SOLD OUT!\nThank you for registering for this year’s Crop. We are officially sold out! \n\n**Registration fees are nonrefundable and go toward helping children and families in Nebraska. If you are unable to attend this event\, your registration fee will be considered a donation. Part of this donation is tax deductible and we will send you a tax donation form for your records.\nAgenda\nFriday\, June 24 | 5 pm – 12 am; dinner provided\nSaturday\, June 25 | 8 am – 12 am; breakfast\, lunch & dinner provided\nSunday\, June 26 | 8 am – 3 pm; brunch provided \nCome one\, come all! Join KVC under the big top and wear your crafting pride on your sleeve. Purchase a t-shirt when you register and feel free to wear it to the event.\n\nThis year\, we’re offering two types of t-shirts. Bella + Canvas shirts are made of ultra-soft fabric and tend to have a more fitted silhouette. Gildan shirts are made of heavier t-shirt material and are true to size. \n\nVIP Registration Perks\nVIP status is limited to 12 lucky croppers who receive everything listed above\, plus: \n\nEarly bird admittance (1 p.m. on Friday\, June 24)\nVIP chair for extra comfort\nYour choice of beverages and snacks provided throughout the weekend\nExpress meal ticket\nExtra crafty surprises\nConcierge to help unload your supplies and reload them when you’re done\n\nProceeds Benefit Children and Families\nFunds raised will go toward KVC’s Annual Resource Family Conference (RFC)\, a one-of-a-kind training opportunity for foster families and Shared Living Providers throughout Nebraska. Our resource families are invited to attend this fully underwritten weekend experience to learn new strategies for helping children who have experienced abuse and neglect and caring for individuals with developmental disabilities. While parents and caregivers are in trainings\, children and clients enjoy fun activities. \n \nLittle Golden Book Junk Journal Class – $40 (5 seats available)\nExpress your creativity and learn how to make a Little Golden Book junk journal! Twenty dollars of the $40 registration fee will be donated back to KVC Nebraska. In this 2.5 hour class during our Crop for Kids event\, you’ll get: \n\n1 Little Golden Book\n50+ pieces of vintage & vintage-inspired paper\, embellishments\, ribbon\, etc.\n3 binder rings\nLive demonstration with instructions on how to make 3 different styles of pockets\n\nTo register\, contact Liz Bonney-Heermann at ebonney@kvc.org or (402) 570-0688. Checks should be made out to Amy Broeker and turned in Friday\, June 24. \n\nKVC’s primary concern is for the health and wellbeing of all participants and staff. We will modify the event logistics if needed due to COVID-19. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Liz Bonney-Heermann at ebonney@kvc.org or (402) 570-0688. \n\nSee photos from the 2019 KVC Crop for Kids Scrapbooking Fundraiser on Facebook: \n   
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/5th-annual-kvc-crop-for-kids/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220430T220000
DTSTAMP:20220412T163822Z
CREATED:20220412T135512Z
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UID:10000661-1651255200-1651356000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:No Frills Cropping Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join KVC Nebraska and fellow crafters for a weekend of scrapbooking and creativity!\nBring your photos\, supplies\, and snacks to the KVC Nebraska office in Lincoln for 14 hours of crafting fun on April 29 – 30. Registration fees are considered tax-deductible donations and go toward helping Nebraska children\, individuals and families. \nFunds raised will go toward KVC’s Annual Resource Family Conference (RFC)\, a one-of-a-kind training opportunity for foster families and Shared Living Providers throughout Nebraska. Our Resource Families are invited to attend this fully underwritten weekend experience to learn new strategies for helping children who have experienced abuse and neglect and caring for individuals with developmental disabilities while children and clients enjoy fun activities. \nIf you have questions\, contact Kelli Anderson at kjanderson@kvc.org or Liz Bonney-Heermann at ebonney@kvc.org. \nRegister now!
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/no-frills-cropping-fundraiser-april22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T220000
DTSTAMP:20220412T163831Z
CREATED:20220301T193234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T163831Z
UID:10000849-1648231200-1648332000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:No Frills Cropping Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join KVC Nebraska and fellow crafters for a weekend of scrapbooking and creativity!\nBring your photos\, supplies\, and snacks to the KVC Nebraska office in Lincoln for 14 hours of crafting fun on March 25 – 26. Registration fees are considered tax-deductible donations and go toward helping Nebraska children\, individuals and families. \nFunds raised will go toward KVC’s Annual Resource Family Conference (RFC)\, a one-of-a-kind training opportunity for foster families and Shared Living Providers throughout Nebraska. Our Resource Families are invited to attend this fully underwritten weekend experience to learn new strategies for helping children who have experienced abuse and neglect and caring for individuals with developmental disabilities while children and clients enjoy fun activities. \nIf you have questions\, contact Kelli Anderson at kjanderson@kvc.org or Liz Bonney-Heermann at ebonney@kvc.org. \nRegistration closed.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/no-frills-cropping/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T200000
DTSTAMP:20210830T212533Z
CREATED:20210825T205438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T212533Z
UID:10000822-1636567200-1636574400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Medication Aide Training for Shared Living Providers
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to KVC Shared Living providers. \nMedication Aide training reviews safe medication management. After this training\, Shared Living providers should be able to: \n\nGive meds in a safe\, consistent manner; in a clean\, sterile technique; and have medication that is clearly labeled and issued by a pharmacy or hospital\nUnderstand The 8 Rights of Medication Administration\nProperly store medication\n\nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for this training\, please contact Morgan Schmidt\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/nov21-med-aide-training/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T143000
DTSTAMP:20210830T221201Z
CREATED:20210830T221201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T221201Z
UID:10000647-1634387400-1634394600@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Training for KVC Foster Parents
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to KVC foster parents and is worth 2 CEUs. Sign up by clicking here or on the button below. \nThis virtual Adoption training informs participants of the processes involved in providing permanency for youth. This training reviews: \n\nthe 7 Core Issues regarding adoption\, and\nhow to work through those issues as they arise\n\nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION” form below. \nKVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact Morgan Schmidt\, Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/oct21-adoption-training/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T113000
DTSTAMP:20210830T222722Z
CREATED:20210830T220851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T222722Z
UID:10000646-1634376600-1634383800@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Promoting Placement Stability Training for KVC Foster Parents
DESCRIPTION:This training on promoting placement stability is available to KVC foster parents. It is worth 2 CEUs. Sign up by clicking here or on the button below. \nTraining Description:  \nIn this training\, you will learn: \n\nImportance of placement stability for youth in foster care\nStages of disruption\nImpact of trauma on placements\nQualities that can enhance placement stability in your home\n\nIf you are a prospective foster parent or a licensed KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION” form below. \nKVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact Morgan Schmidt\, Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/oct21-promoting-placement-stability-training/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200802T150000
DTSTAMP:20200626T155957Z
CREATED:20200430T181656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T155957Z
UID:10000762-1596214800-1596380400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Crop for Kids Scrapbooking Fundraiser - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:We are sad to announce the 5th Annual Crop for Kids\, slated for July 31\, August 1 and August 2\, has been canceled due to COVID-19. Participant safety and that of KVC staff\, volunteers and vendors are of the utmost importance. Current public health guidance recommends limiting large gatherings\, maintaining proper social distancing\, and avoiding non-essential contact. If you have already registered\, a KVC team member will be contacting you shortly about your registration fee.\nWe are offering full refunds of registration fees and t-shirt purchases. Participants may request a refund or ask that their registration fee be considered a donation to KVC Nebraska. All donations go toward helping Nebraska children and families and are 100% tax-deductible. If donating your registration fee\, please keep a copy of your registration confirmation for tax purposes. \nWhile we can’t gather for a weekend of scrapbooking fun this year\, we hope to see you in 2021! \nIf you have any additional questions about Crop for Kids\, please contact Liz Bonney-Heermann at (402) 570-0688 or ebonney@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/5th-annual-crop-for-kids-scrapbooking-fundraiser/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200125T140000
DTSTAMP:20200103T154051Z
CREATED:20191126T194731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T154051Z
UID:10000785-1579953600-1579960800@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Promoting Placement Stability Training for Foster Parents
DESCRIPTION:This training is strongly recommended for all foster parents each licensure period and worth 2 CEUs. \nPlacement Stability training teaches the importance of placement stability for foster children\, the stages of disruption\, and the legislative history impacting placement stability. \nObjectives: \n\nDefine placement stability.\nDiscuss what child welfare legislation says about placement stability.\nExamine the effects on children who have experienced numerous placements.\nDiscuss what information foster parents need in order to make a good decision about having a child come into their home.\nDiscuss stages of placement disruption.\n\nChildcare is available at all trainings and foster parents must sign-up for childcare prior to each training date. Foster Parents are required to earn 12 hours of CEUs each year of their licensing period (for a total of 24 hours per licensing period). \nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION.” If you are a foster parent with another agency or an industry professional\, please complete the “NON-KVC REGISTRATION.” \nKVC Affiliate REGISTration     Non-kvc REGISTration\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator\, Morgan Emmert\, at memmert@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/placement-stability-jan2020/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200125T110000
DTSTAMP:20200103T154214Z
CREATED:20191126T194001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T154214Z
UID:10000599-1579944600-1579950000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Child Passenger Safety Training for Foster Parents
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to foster parents and worth 1.5 CEUs. \nChild Passenger Safety training provides participants with hands-on instruction on installing child restraints properly\, and a discussion on the importance of child passenger safety. \nObjectives: \n\nHands-on practice with properly installing a child safety seat.\nUnderstand the importance of checking the crash history of child safety seats.\nLearn to check a child safety seat label and determine appropriateness for each particular child.\nUnderstand the difference between forward-facing and rear-facing child safety seats\, and when to use each type.\n\nChildcare is available at all trainings and foster parents must sign-up for childcare prior to each training date. Foster parents are required to earn 12 hours of CEUs each year of their licensing period (for a total of 24 hours per licensing period). \nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION.” If you are a foster parent with another agency or an industry professional\, please complete the “NON-KVC REGISTRATION.” \nKVC Affiliate REGISTration      Non-kvc REGISTration\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator\, Morgan Emmert\, at memmert@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/child-passenger-safety-jan2020/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T193000
DTSTAMP:20190204T172128Z
CREATED:20181227T192358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T172128Z
UID:10000574-1573574400-1573587000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:CPR / First Aid – Re-certification
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to Extended Family Home providers. \nThe Red Cross First Aid course will meet the following objectives: \n\nExplain Universal Precautions and the Good Samaritan Law\nTeach foster parents how to respond to a medical emergency\, and what to do until a trained medical professional arrives\nDiscuss how to put together an expanded First Aid kit for the home\n\nThe Red Cross CPR course will meet the following teaching objectives: \n\nHow to respond to breathing emergencies\nTechniques to conduct CPR in the case of a cardiac emergency\, and time for practice\nHow to use an AED\n‘Hands-Only CPR’\n\nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for training\, please contact Morgan Emmert\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at memmert@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/cpr-first-aid-re-certification-4/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191106T200000
DTSTAMP:20190204T172118Z
CREATED:20181227T175652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T172118Z
UID:10000567-1573063200-1573070400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Medication Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is required for all foster parents and EFH providers each licensure period and worth 2 CEUs. \nMedication Aide training reviews safe medication management. \nAfter this training\, foster parents should be able to: \n\nGive meds in a safe\, consistent manner; in a clean\, sterile technique; and have medication that is clearly labeled and issued by a pharmacy or hospital\nUnderstand The 8 Rights of Medication Administration\nProperly store medication\n\nChildcare is available at all trainings\, but foster parents must sign-up for childcare prior to each training date. Foster Parents are required to earn 12 hours of CEUs each year of their licensing period (for a total of 24 hours per licensing period). \nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for training\, please contact Morgan Emmert\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at memmert@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/medication-aid-training-4/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T143000
DTSTAMP:20181227T185637Z
CREATED:20181227T185637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T185637Z
UID:10000752-1571488200-1571495400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Sexual Boundaries Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to foster parents and worth 2 CEUs. \nDuring Healthy Sexual Boundaries\, foster parents will: \n\nIncrease their comfort in talking about sex/sexuality\nLearn the essential relationship skills to increase a sense of safety in discussing sex/sexuality\nDefine sexual behavior throughout the lifespan\nRespond to sexual behavior\nDemonstrate how to talk to children about the types of touch\nCreate a plan for how their home will encourage healthy boundaries and sexual development\nCommon signs that a child has been sexually abused\nLearn how to talk to a child about sexual abuse\nLearn how to care for yourself when talking to a child about sexual abuse\n\nChildcare is available at all trainings\, but foster parents must sign-up for childcare prior to each training date. Foster Parents are required to earn 12 hours of CEUs each year of their licensing period (for a total of 24 hours per licensing period). \nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION.” If you are a foster parent with another agency or an industry professional\, please complete the “NON-KVC REGISTRATION.” \nKVC Affiliate REGISTration              Non-kvc REGISTration\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at memmert@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/healthy-sexual-boundaries-training/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T113000
DTSTAMP:20181227T185254Z
CREATED:20181227T185254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T185254Z
UID:10000751-1571475600-1571484600@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Safety & Connection through Effective Communication Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to foster parents and worth 2.5 CEUs. \nKVC 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 communication with individuals served\, family members\, co-workers\, friendships\, professionals\, etc. \nThe Mandt System trains R.A.D.A.R. as a way to help individuals effectively assess what is going on inside of them\, with the people around them\, and their environment to impact their decision-making skills and decide to act in a helpful way\, instead of depending only on their reactions to the situation. The Mandt System also shows how Maslow’s Hierarchy\, a history of Trauma\, the Crisis Cycle\, and what a person believes can help participants gain even more insight into a person’s behavior\, family\, their sense of hope\, physical and psychological health so they can help resolve conflicts and understand a person’s story. \nChildcare is available at all trainings\, but foster parents must sign-up for childcare prior to each training date. Foster Parents are required to earn 12 hours of CEUs each year of their licensing period (for a total of 24 hours per licensing period). \nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION.” If you are a foster parent with another agency or an industry professional\, please complete the “NON-KVC REGISTRATION.” \nKVC Affiliate REGISTration              Non-kvc REGISTration\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at memmert@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/safety-connection-through-effective-communication-training/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T213000
DTSTAMP:20190122T155115Z
CREATED:20190117T030245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T155115Z
UID:10000781-1568136600-1568151000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Want to Foster or Adopt? Take the First Step with This Training – Lincoln\, NE
DESCRIPTION:More than 3\,000 Nebraska children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? \nOne of the first and most important steps to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP training (Trauma Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). This class prepares you to care for a child who has experienced trauma and helps you build many other skills in your journey to become a foster or adoptive parent. TIPS-MAPP also aids you in determining if fostering or adopting is right for you. \nKVC Nebraska offers this 10-week course at no cost to you. Classes will be held from 5:30-9:30 pm every Tuesday with the first class taking place September 10\, 2019\, and the last class taking place November 12\, 2019. Class size is limited and new class groups start every 4-6 weeks. \nIf you’re considering becoming a foster parent with KVC and want to sign up for class\, please contact Becki Schindler at (402) 578-3173 or rschindler@kvc.org. \nIf you are already a licensed KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION.” If you are a foster parent licensed with another agency or an industry professional\, please complete the “NON-KVC REGISTRATION.” \nKVC Affiliate REGISTration     Non-kvc REGISTration\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at memmert@kvc.org. \nClick here to learn more about becoming a foster parent.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/tipsmappseptember/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becki Schindler":MAILTO:rschindler@kvc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190817T143000
DTSTAMP:20190204T172018Z
CREATED:20181227T183752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T172018Z
UID:10000749-1566032400-1566052200@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:CPR / First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is required for all foster parents each licensure period and worth 4.5 CEUs. You will have a 1-hour lunch break. \nThe Red Cross First Aid course will meet the following objectives: \n\nExplain Universal Precautions and the Good Samaritan Law\nTeach foster parents how to respond to a medical emergency\, and what to do until a trained medical professional arrives\nDiscuss how to put together an expanded First Aid kit for the home\n\nThe Red Cross CPR course will meet the following teaching objectives: \n\nHow to respond to breathing emergencies\nTechniques to conduct CPR in the case of a cardiac emergency\, and time for practice\nHow to use an AED\n‘Hands-Only CPR’\n\nChildcare is available at all trainings\, but foster parents must sign-up for childcare prior to each training date. Foster Parents are required to earn 12 hours of CEUs each year of their licensing period (for a total of 24 hours per licensing period). \nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for training\, please contact Morgan Emmert\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at memmert@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/cpr-first-aid-training-2/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T140000
DTSTAMP:20181228T221201Z
CREATED:20181221T200302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T221201Z
UID:10000561-1560600000-1560607200@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Shared Parenting Training
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This training will be held from 12:15 pm to 2:15 pm. \nThis 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. \nIn this training\, you will: \n\nDiscuss the importance of participating in shared parenting with a biological family.\nLearn the grief cycle and how to apply that to a biological family who may be grieving the loss of custody.\nPractice initiating a conversation and relationship through role plays.\n\nChildcare is available at all trainings\, but foster parents must sign-up for childcare prior to each training date. Foster Parents are required to earn 12 hours of CEUs each year of their licensing period (for a total of 24 hours per licensing period). \nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION.” If you are a foster parent with another agency or an industry professional\, please complete the “NON-KVC REGISTRATION.” \nKVC Affiliate REGISTration              Non-kvc REGISTration\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at memmert@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/shared-parenting-2/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T110000
DTSTAMP:20181228T223050Z
CREATED:20181221T200047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T223050Z
UID:10000560-1560592800-1560596400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Concurrent Planning Training
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This training will be held from 10:15 am to 11:15 am. \nThis training is required for all foster parents each training period and worth 1 CEU. You are able to take this training via webcast through the MyLink app on your iPad. \nConcurrent Planning defines and discusses the concept of concurrent planning\, as well as who is responsible for carrying out concurrent planning during a case. The Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) and the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act\, as well as the expectations from each act\, are discussed.  Barriers to concurrent planning\, and tools to implement concurrent planning and make it successful are defined.  This training allows foster parents to better understand the importance of concurrent planning and why it must be used. \nChildcare is available at all trainings\, but foster parents must sign-up for childcare prior to each training date. Foster Parents are required to earn 12 hours of CEUs each year of their licensing period (for a total of 24 hours per licensing period). \nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION.” If you are a foster parent with another agency or an industry professional\, please complete the “NON-KVC REGISTRATION.” \nKVC Affiliate REGISTration              Non-kvc REGISTration\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at memmert@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/concurrent-planning-2/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T100000
DTSTAMP:20181221T195824Z
CREATED:20181221T195813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181221T195824Z
UID:10000559-1560589200-1560592800@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:DarkNet Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is available for foster parents and worth 1 CEU. You are able to take this training via webcast through the MyLink app on your iPad. \nYou will gain a novice understanding of the Surface Web\, Deep Web\, Dark Web\, and DarkNet that exist in the World Wide Web. You will gain helpful resources for caregivers and helping professionals to utilize and broaden understanding in order to educate yourselves and the youth you care about. \nChildcare is available at all trainings\, but foster parents must sign-up for childcare prior to each training date. Foster Parents are required to earn 12 hours of CEUs each year of their licensing period (for a total of 24 hours per licensing period). \nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION.” If you are a foster parent with another agency or an industry professional\, please complete the “NON-KVC REGISTRATION.” \nKVC Affiliate REGISTration              Non-kvc REGISTration\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at memmert@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/darknet/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190609T150000
DTSTAMP:20190506T212121Z
CREATED:20190312T185510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T212121Z
UID:10000591-1559926800-1560092400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual KVC Crop for Kids Scrapbooking Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join KVC Nebraska for a weekend of scrapbooking and crafting!\nBring your photos\, supplies\, and snacks to the KVC Nebraska office in Lincoln for 30 hours of scrapbooking fun! Each attendee receives 6 feet of workspace\, a goody bag full of scrapbooking materials\, Wi-Fi\, meals each day\, and beverages (water\, tea and lemonade). There will also be door prizes\, raffles\, and local vendors available throughout the weekend\, including a massage therapist! Registration is $100 per attendee for general admission or $125 per attendee for VIP access. \nVIP status is limited to 12 lucky croppers who receive everything listed above and: \n\nEarly bird admittance (3 pm on Friday\, June 7)\nVIP chair for extra comfort\nChoice of beverages and snacks provided throughout the weekend\nExpress meal ticket\nExtra crafty surprises\nBellboys to help unload your supplies\, and reload them when you’re done\n\nThis event sells out every year\, so don’t miss your chance to participate! General admission is limited to 30 people and VIP access is limited to 12 people. \n2019 Crop for Kids T-Shirt Design. \nYou’re a Superhero and we think you should wear your “cape” loud and proud! Purchase a t-shirt when you register and feel free to wear it to the event.\nGENERAL ADMISSION IS SOLD OUT. \n          VIP Admission \n**Registration fees are nonrefundable and go toward helping children and families in Nebraska. If you are unable to attend this event\, your registration fee will be considered a donation. Part of this donation is tax deductible and we will send you a tax donation form for your records.\nAgenda: \nFriday\, June 7 | 5 pm – 12 am; dinner provided\nSaturday\, June 8 | 8 am – 12 am; breakfast\, lunch & dinner provided\nSunday\, June 9 | 8 am – 3 pm; brunch provided \nProceeds Benefit Children and Families\nFunds raised will go toward KVC’s Annual Resource Family Conference (RFC)\, a one-of-a-kind training opportunity for foster families and extended family homes throughout Nebraska. Our Resource Families are invited to attend this fully underwritten weekend experience to learn new strategies for helping children who have experienced abuse and neglect and caring for individuals with developmental disabilities while children and clients enjoy fun activities. \nGeneral Admission            VIP Admission \n**Registration fees are nonrefundable and go toward helping children and families in Nebraska. If you are unable to attend this event\, your registration fee will be considered a donation. Part of this donation is tax deductible and we will send you a tax donation form for your records.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Liz Bonney-Heermann at ebonney@kvc.org or (402) 570-0688. \n\nSee photos from the 2018 KVC Crop for Kids Scrapbooking Fundraiser on Facebook: \n \n 
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/4th-annual-kvc-crop-for-kids-scrapbooking-fundraiser/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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UID:10000583-1559379600-1559399400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Want To Be a Foster Parent? Take This Class - Lincoln\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Sexual Boundaries Training and Verbal De-Escalation\nMore than 3\,000 Nebraska children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? \nAfter this training\, you’ll be able to: \n\nTalk about sex/sexuality in a manner that is comfortable for you and a youth\nUse skills to increase a sense of safety in discussing sex/sexuality\nDefine sexual behavior throughout the lifespan\nRespond to sexual behavior\nDemonstrate how to talk to children about the types of touch\nCreate a plan for how their home will encourage healthy boundaries and sexual development\nIdentify the common signs that a child has been sexually abused\nTalk to a child about sexual abuse\nUse learned techniques in the home to help handle a youth who has become escalated\nPractice skills to help manage a crisis verbally\n\nIf you’re considering becoming a foster parent with KVC and want to sign up for class\, please contact Becki Schindler at (402) 578-3173 or rschindler@kvc.org. \nIf you are already a licensed KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION.” If you are a foster parent licensed with another agency or an industry professional\, please complete the “NON-KVC REGISTRATION.” \nKVC Affiliate REGISTration     Non-kvc REGISTration\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at memmert@kvc.org. \nClick here to learn more about becoming a foster parent.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/sexualboundariesjune/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Lincoln Office\, 5001 Central Park Drive\, Suite 100\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504\, United States
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