KVC Nebraska

10/24/2025

Make this holiday season magical for youth, individuals and families served through KVC Nebraska’s foster care, Shared Living and in-home programs.

Each year, the holidays can bring extra financial stress for families, and that’s where you come in. By becoming a Holiday Hero, you’ll help ensure everyone we serve receives meaningful gifts and feels remembered and celebrated. ❤️

✨ How You Can Help:
🎁 Shop our Amazon Wish List
https://hubs.ly/Q03PMvnm0 to send gifts directly to us
💌 Donate new, unwrapped gifts or gift cards and drop off at one of our Nebraska offices
📅 To ensure our team has enough time to distribute gifts to youth, individuals and families before the holidays, we kindly ask that all gifts be delivered by Wednesday, December 10, 2025

We especially need gifts for:
⭐ Tweens and teens (ages 13–18)
⭐ Individuals in our Shared Living program

💙 Click here to donate or sign up: https://hubs.ly/Q03PMw640
Together, we can make the season brighter for hundreds of Nebraska youth, individuals and families!

10/21/2025

Hey KVC Swag Lovers! The swag shop just dropped fresh, cozy new items for the season! From new items to must-have KVC essentials, now is the perfect time to stock up. Every item you wear helps share KVC’s mission and values throughout your community. Start shopping: https://kvc.storebloxcs.com/index.jsf

10/20/2025

“They offered endless community support, reassurance and hope.”

We’re so grateful for foster parents who open their hearts and homes to youth in need, and for the kind words shared by families we’ve supported along the way.

Learn how you can become a foster parent with KVC Nebraska and make a lasting difference: https://hubs.ly/Q03PcyzK0

Get detailed information on how to become a Nebraska foster parent and sign up for training. KVC Nebraska offers free training and support.

10/17/2025

Celebrating Our KVC Team! 🎓

KVC employees and interns were recognized on August 24, 2025 at Doane University’s Master of Counseling Program 5th Annual Picnic in the Park for students and alumni at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln.

👏 Congratulations to Mike, Clinical Intern; Tanner, Family Care Specialist; Patrick, IIHS Clinician; and Taren, Clinical Intern who were all inducted into Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) – CDU Chapter, the international honor society for professional counseling.

They are pictured above with Doane alumna and KVC Director of Clinical and Prevention Services, Gloria Christian. Patrick is a recent graduate while Mike, Tanner and Taren are current students.

These team members are part of Doane’s first-ever group of CSI CDU Chapter members! 🌟 We’re so proud of their commitment to excellence in counseling and service to others.

10/14/2025

You’re never alone when you become a foster parent with KVC Nebraska. 💙

Each foster parent is paired with a dedicated Foster Care Specialist who provides guidance, answers day-to-day questions and offers support during challenging moments.

Our team is available 24/7 by phone to help with non-medical emergencies because we know fostering takes teamwork and heart. (If there is a medical emergency, always call 911 right away.)

Together, we’re building brighter futures for Nebraska children and families. 🌟

10/13/2025

Become a Shared Living Provider with KVC Nebraska! 💙

KVC Nebraska is looking for compassionate individuals and households to open their hearts and homes to youth and individuals in need. Our Shared Living participants range in age from 4 to 64, with an average age of 22, and each participant receives personalized support to grow independence, life skills and community connections.

We are especially looking for households like:
✨ Two-caregiver households
✨ Homes without children
✨ Homes without pets
✨ Caregivers with healthcare or medical experience
✨ ADA-accessible homes

Even if your household doesn’t match these scenarios, we’d love to talk to you! Every home that opens to a Shared Living participant makes a meaningful difference.
Learn more and apply here:

Shared Living Providers offer a safe, loving and structured living environment for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Our providers open their homes to participants to with disabilities to teach them intensive social and independent living skills as well as help them fo

10/10/2025

Have you seen the Little Free Pantries around town? They may be easy to miss if you are not in need, but for neighbors facing food insecurity these pantries can be a lifeline. Little Free Pantries LNK NE

This year, KVC Nebraska joined the mission by collecting non-perishable food items and distributing them to Little Free Pantries across Lincoln. Thanks to these efforts, more families had access to the essentials they need.

Take a look at our donations and know that together we made a difference for people in our community. 💙

10/08/2025

You Are Not Alone in Becoming a Foster Parent💛

Every foster parent at KVC Nebraska has a dedicated Foster Care Specialist to guide you through day-to-day questions and emergencies. We are available 24/7 by phone for non-medical emergencies, so you always have support when you need it.

Curious about what it’s really like to be a foster parent? We are with you every step of the way.
👉 Learn more and get answers to common questions:

Thinking About Becoming a Foster Parent? You’re in the Right Place. Foster parenting is a powerful way to support children and teens during life’s most difficult moments. When youth can’t safely stay with their caregivers, foster parents step in to provide stability and care. They offer compas...

10/06/2025

No child or teen should ever feel alone in their pain. In Nebraska, su***de is the leading cause of death for ages 10–14 and the second leading cause for ages 15–24.

Our new blog shares how parents and caregivers can:
• Spot warning signs like withdrawal, hopelessness, changes in sleep or eating and mood swings
• Start open and compassionate conversations about mental health
• Encourage self-care and model it yourself
• Know when to seek professional support and how to access it
• Lean on trusted caring adults beyond the immediate family

If you care about youth wellness, this read is essential. Let’s work together to build safety, connection and hope. 💛
📞 If someone is in crisis, call or text 988 for help 24/7

Parents and caregivers play an irreplaceable role in helping youth feel safe and understood. A simple act of listening, offering comfort or encouraging professional support can be life-changing. This National Su***de Prevention Month, let’s explore how parents and caregivers can help protect young...

10/03/2025

It's Fall, y'all! If you're ready for sweater weather, get cozy and show your KVC spirit at our swag shop! https://hubs.ly/Q03KP6DS0

10/01/2025

October is Bullying Prevention Month.

Bullying can have lasting effects on children and teens, impacting their mental health, self-esteem and relationships. At KVC Nebraska, our Outpatient Therapy program offers in-office and in-home services to support individuals and families. Our trauma-informed therapists use evidence-based practices to help children and teens build resilience and navigate challenges.

If you’re concerned about your child’s wellbeing, we’re here to help.
Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03KP7mm0