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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May 18, 2021
if i could give a negative i would. disabled with a tbi and sever diabetes. My social worker at cardiac rehab suggested i use legal aid to help me get medicade so that i could get into some progams.. sounded good but now after a year. the say i make to much from ssdi so i have essentially a 1000.00 share pay. which is only good for a month then i have to pay again. so get this.. im in the hospital about every 2 to 3 weeks which I am told for each month i would have to pay that 1000 now this is not including any services just my hospital stays.. so take that and run it against my ssdi pay add my rent and phone/internet that leaves me with 912.00 to live off of the entire year.. and i still have to buy food and fuel amd perscriptions.. not to mention car insurance. I fail to see how Nebraska Department of health and human services is doing anything at all to help me.. they are nothing but a freaking Joke. so thats all i have to say.
May 03, 2021
Dhhs employee Deb Strudyl revealed the name of the person making the report and read the details of the entire report to the client!! What happened to confidentiality??
Mar 18, 2021
DHHS employee Bo Botelho made inappropriate comments about my appearance. It made me uncomfortable. I am now in fear for my personal physical safety.
Jan 31, 2021
Such nice and helpful people who did not speak down to me or lose patience.
Jan 07, 2021
The wait time is incredibly disappointing .