Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association

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Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association

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Foster Parent In-service Trainings

To address the needs of the foster parent for the children in their home and for re-licensing. Training offered: September 10, 2022: Just Keep Swimming: Thriving in the midst of Grief and Loss. September 17, 2022: Flip It (in-person--Grand Island). Stay tuned for further details.

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Spaulding Making the Commitment to Adoption

The Spaulding program is offered to prospective adoptive families and you will earn 12 CEU’s by completing the training. Spaulding training offers families the tools and information that they need to: • Explain how adoptive families are different • Importance of separation, loss, and grief in adoption • Understand attachment and its importance in adoption • Anticipate challenges and be able to identify strategies for managing challenges as an adoptive family • Explore the lifelong commitment to a child that adoption brings Next training: September 24 & 25, 2022 in North Platte

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Parenting Across Color Lines

A peer support group for multiracial families.

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Guardian Tool-Statewide Survey Launch

Foster Parents-Are you satisfied with the support you are getting? Fill out this survey after a visit from DHHS or CFS worker to rate what your satisfaction level is and feel empowered to know you are part of the team.
Infant Formula Recall

Information about Powdered Infant Formula causing Cronobacter Infections: FDA Investigation

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Become a Member

Join the Nebraska Foster & Adoptive Parent Association….your support will enable NFAPA to continue supporting foster parents statewide!

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Information on Children's Hospital System & their Electronic Health Record

Foster Parent access to Children's Hospital & Medical Center's health portal.
Families Forever

Families Forever has taken over the post-adoption services from Right Turn

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Mission

To empower, support and advocate for Nebraska families by promoting safety, permanency and well-being of our children.

Welcome to the Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association!

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.

Resource Family Consultants

Our staff includes Resource Family Consultants who specialize in one-on-one relationships, which provide foster parents with emotional encouragement, skill reinforcement, and parenting strategies unique to providing out-of-home care.

Scholarships

The Nebraska Foster & Adoptive Parent Association (NFAPA) offers scholarships to adoptive, foster, guardianship or kinship youth who wish to further their education beyond high school or GED.

Become a Foster Parent

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.

News & Announcements

August 8, 2022

August Is National Water Quality Month

Water sustains life. Therefore, it’s vitally important to all of us. This August, celebrate National Water Quality Month by being aware of your water habits and taking steps to ensure clean water for everyone. When we have clean water, we can lead satisfying lives.

August 3, 2022