# Foster Care Help Resources - Nebraska ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Foster Care Program** - **Phone:** 1-800-7PARENT (800-772-7368) - **Website:** [https://dhhs.ne.gov](https://dhhs.ne.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, training resources, and support for foster care families. - **Nebraska Foster & Adoptive Parent Association (NFAPA):** - **Phone:** 1-877-257-0176 - **Website:** [https://nfapa.org](https://nfapa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, support groups, and training for foster and adoptive parents. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Omaha Region - **KVC Nebraska** - **Phone:** (402) 498-4700 - **Website:** [https://nebraska.kvc.org](https://nebraska.kvc.org/) - **Office Location:** 11550 I St Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68137 - **Specialized Services:** Training, support, and licensing for foster parents, as well as assistance for youth aging out of foster care. ### Lincoln Region - **Caring for Kids (Crittenton Center)** - **Phone:** (402) 476-1399 - **Website:** [https://crittentoncenter.org](https://crittentoncenter.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Placement services, family reunification programs, and youth mentoring. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Nebraska Total Care Foster Parent Resources:** - **Website:** [https://www.nebraskatotalcare.com](https://www.nebraskatotalcare.com/) - **Features:** Information on Medicaid benefits, behavioral health support, and resources for foster youth and families. ## Educational Resources - **KVC Nebraska Training Resources** - **Website:** [https://nebraska.kvc.org](https://nebraska.kvc.org/) - **Description:** Offers free training such as the TIPS-MAPP course, which equips foster parents to handle trauma and behavioral challenges. ## Additional Support - **Project Everlast Nebraska** - **Website:** [https://projecteverlast.org](https://projecteverlast.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy and resources for foster youth transitioning into adulthood, including education and housing assistance. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Nebraska DHHS or NFAPA._