Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
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Contact Information
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
United States
Online Contact Form
Lincoln, NE 68509
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Foster parents provide care for children who cannot safely remain in their own home. Foster homes provide support for foster children through either the Department of Health and Human Services or a contracted foster care agency.
There is an ongoing need in Nebraska for families willing to share their hearts and their homes with children who require temporary foster care. There is also a need for “forever” families for our waiting children, especially teens, who are available for adoption.
The Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, NFAPA, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was formed in 1999 to increase the amount of information, resources and support available to Nebraska's resource families. If you are not able to find the information you are seeking on our site, please feel free to contact us - we will guide you to the resources that will best meet your needs.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
If you're worried about being on your own as a foster parent, don't be! Many resources are available to families.
There are plenty of educational materials on the Nebraska DHHS website. You can learn about definitions and common phrases, Medicaid for foster youth, and what it means to become a resource parent. Plus, there are consultants available to resource families.
Remember, there's plenty of information you can find online as well. From blogs to books, there's no shortage of educational materials for foster parents. Many informative materials cost nothing and teach you invaluable tips.
You'll work closely with your local foster care agency. You'll always have at least one point of contact to turn to if you have questions.
Don't forget about creating a support network. Make sure to include other foster parents and advocates from your area. You'll face obstacles on your journey, such as navigating the legal system or saying goodbye. Having the right person on your side for support makes all the difference.
Ratings and Reviews
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Feb 17, 2023
Help single mothers with no job, but cant help a full- time single mom with 3 kids in daycare that can't make ends meet!
Nov 06, 2022
Incompetence....They are never consistent. You never get a straight answer. horrible and well known for human trafficking highly would recommend living state 0/0 star rating
Oct 13, 2022
Pay my claims out fine, but then say my daughter is still on insurance I haven't paid for since March. Bc I haven't had that insurance since March!! Who is paying for it DHHS? can they pay mine too??? Pretty sure the allergist is more expensive than a well check visit.
Oct 01, 2022
Its an good day to visit it's a classic building I enjoy it
Sep 20, 2022
Horrible. They put kids in abusive homes and force parents to sign over their parental rights. And let abusive people adopt special needs kids. A lot of the case workes are just horrible people.