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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 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.

Jolie Camden (Panhandle Area): 308-672-3658

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, due to COVID, most support groups are conducted virtually. Please contact and RFC in your area for more information.

Live Virtual Support Group: First Tuesday of the month. 6:30pm MT (7:30pm CT)

Please RSVP to Jolie: 308-672-3658

FACES Support Group: Online

9:00 - 10:00 p.m. (Central Time) Every Tuesday.

Contact Robbi at 402-853-1091 We will need the full name you use on Facebook

Parenting Across Color Lines (PACL)-a support group for multiracial families
Parenting Across Color Lines meets in Lincoln on the 4th Monday 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.

Contact Felicia for information and to RSVP or the NFAPA Office at 402-476-2273
Click HERE for a brochure.
@colorlineslincoln

Rainbow Connection: Virtual LGBTQIA+ Foster Parent Support Group
Foster & Adoptive parenting is hard and there are many challenges you face on your parenting journey. Come join this support group that offers connection and support for parents who are LBGTQIA or their children. These families all share a focus on child and youth welfare issues. Registration is required.

First meeting: April 21, 2023 at Noon (Central Time)

What We Do

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.