Support Groups
As parents of foster and adopted children, there are challenges that parents have already encountered or may encounter in the future. NFAPA encourages that families build support systems and a plan before families need them to deal with crisis. Support groups are a vital component to the safety net and NFAPA hosts parent groups statewide.
Check out our calendar to find a support group near you!
NFAPA Support Groups
Have you ever thought about attending a support group? NFAPA offers support groups to foster, adoptive, relative and kinship families! This is your chance to gain understanding and parenting tips through trainings, discussions, and networking with fellow foster families. This is a great way to meet other foster/adoptive families in your area! In-service training is offered at some support groups for those needing credit hours for relicensing. Up to date information with each support group location will be on our calendar page. Support Groups will be cancelled for inclement weather. Contact your Resource Family Consultants for more information.
Vicki Chandler-Smith (Panhandle Area): 308-352-6079
Tammy Welker: 402-989-2197
Terry Robinson: 402-460-7296
Robbi Blume: 402-853-1091
NFAPA has Support Groups at the following dates/times/locations:
Registration is required for most in-person support groups due to distance RFC travels. However we offer virtual support groups also. Please contact an RFC in your area for more information.
VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS:
FACES Support Group: Online
9:00 pm - 10:00 p.m. (Central Time) Every Tuesday
Contact Robbi at 402-853-1091 We will need the full name you use on Facebook
VIRTUAL Support Group: Zoom
6:30 pm-8:00 pm (Central Time) Second Thursday in May, June, July & August
Training and Support
Contact Vicki for the Zoom link: Vicki@nfapa.org
For all foster & adoptive parents
IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS (RSVP REQUIRED): (2 or more families must RSVP or it is cancelled)
Parenting Across Color Lines (PACL)-a support group for multiracial families (RSVP Required)
Parenting Across Color Lines meets in Lincoln on the 4th Tuesday of the month usually at ConnectioN Point, 1333 N 33rd Street, Lincoln.
We sometimes meet off location for a family event. RSVP is required. At most support groups there will be a potluck starting at 6:15 pm with it ending at 8:00 pm (Central Time)
Contact Felicia or the NFAPA Office for more information at 402-476-2273.
Contact Jessica to RSVP at Jessica@nfapa.org.
@colorlineslincoln
Roots & Resilience: Kearney Support Group for Relative & Kinship Families (RSVP Required)
First Friday in May & July
7:00 pm-8:30 pm (Central Time)
Training & Support
RSVP to Vicki at vicki@nfapa.org or 308-352-6079
Roots & Resilience: Scottsbluff Support Group for Relative & Kinship Families (RSVP Required)
First Friday in June & August
7:00 pm-8:30 pm (Mountain Time)
Training & Support
RSVP to Vicki at vicki@nfapa.org or 308-352-6079
