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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Sep 08, 2021
they do not care about you. only make your life harder not easier!!! joke of state benefits
Aug 09, 2021
The staff that answers the phone it are nice and friendly but that's as far as it goes. Every year recertifying is a nightmare that you don't want to face. They don't communicate with each other or don't read their computer notes and always stop your Medicaid for not qualifying for at least 2 to 3 months. Finally after many phone calls and much more paperwork they finally realized that you do qualify. But the whole time that you were under not qualify status they were taking out your Medicare from your social security which leaves you in a terrible bind. Are most people on a tight budget just leads to buying money and paying interest until they finally pay you back and you have to play catch up again. They ask you every year if you want to be recertified every 5 years doesn't matter what your answer is you're still going to get certified every year it's just seems like a waste of redundant breath.
Jul 19, 2021
Make a referral for Waiver programs, PAS, Chore isca nightmare employees transferred a call several times until they disconnected or they dont work on a referral.🤨
Jul 12, 2021
I was hung up on multiple times, the lady said she was pulling up an application and then she hung up on me. But then when I got through finally the lady I eventually spoke to was very kind.
May 25, 2021
Horrible agency with processing times that are insane. Other states process the same applications in days, Nebraska its months for some reason. Completely unacceptable and keeping people from working.