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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Jan 14, 2020
I had an employee file for a temporary license. We were told they do not accept credit card payments. This should be listed on the informational portion of obtaining a license. So we got cash from an ATM...then had to wait half an hour for the only employee who could accept cash to condescend to take our payment. What a joke. State employees get away with terrible customer service.
Dec 04, 2019
I have had many difficulties with this organization. This dates most recent is finding the State authorizes its employees to phone and ask personal information through the phone.. violate my Hippa rights much? The information was faxed. Don't tell me that it was to blurt to read that is a issue with your printer.
Oct 11, 2019
i contacted the board of cosmetology to send my license information to another state the lady was very rude. the licensing fee for Nebraska is ridiculous as well as the fee that the lady said is required by fedral law to transfer my license to another state. nebraska is a joke for licensing.
Mar 21, 2019
This agency doesn’t even deserve 1 star! APS staff is horribly incompetent! Insufficient investigation work; horrible customer service and unbelievably slow in processing complaints! I hope no one ever has to use this agency to intervene for a friend/relative.
Jan 31, 2019
Y'all are failing my daughter BIG TIME! UNLIKE most of your cases my daughters case is no fault! I reached out to y'all for help and boy that's done so much good 🙄
Everyone BUT me get to talk to her whenever they want . My calls are limited and I'm treated like a criminal .
Omni is a JOKE and cannot even control my daughter!
Cps needs their system redone ! Absolutely ridiculous !