Events/Calendar
TEST ONLY Self-Care and Mindfulness 2026
Self-Care and mindfulness are critical to successful parenting. While parenting can be challenging and rewarding, parenting children through adoption, kinship, foster or guardianship has some additional wrinkles that are also part of the process. Sometimes it is tempting to self-sacrifice or minimize self-care in service to others, and particularly for our children. This can be even more likely when our children have experienced loss, trauma, neglect or other hardships. We will explore, and practice, self-care and mindfulness activities and begin to develop a plan of action to put prioritized activities into practice.
Registration for in-person classes closes 24 hours in advance. Registration for virtual classes closes at 8:00 a.m. the day of the class.
Cultural Connections (Omaha)
This workshop opens the door to conversation about Transracial and Transcultural adoption.
Participants will explore beliefs, attitudes and knowledge of how race, culture and ethnicity
interact. It is critical that parents in a transracial, transcultural adoption prepare themselves to
parent their children. Topics including implicit bias, racism, identity development and belonging
are explored.
This training will be held in person at our Omaha main office.
Families Forever Support Group (Grand Island)
Social and informal support networks provide parents and families the opportunity to learn from one another and maintain resiliency when experiencing a crisis. We believe adoptive and guardianship families can learn so much from each other and that there is no one better to receive support from, than those that “get it” or have walked in your shoes. We also believe families should celebrate small and big victories together and have some time to relax and visit with one another.
This group is open to current and former Families Forever participants.
EXPRESS Seven Core Issues (Virtual)
Join us for our Express Seven Core Issues course for quick information you can put to use in your personal or professional life!
The impact of adoption lasts a lifetime for all members of the adoption triad. Awareness of these issues and their impacts on each individual is critical to addressing challenges and strengthening relationships. Take a closer look at these issues and how you can respond to them.
This training will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to individuals statewide.
Helping Your Child Tell Their Story With Lifebooks…
Lifebooks are a record of a child's adoption story. Created over time, and with the child's input, they are more than a baby book. Lifebooks are a place where adoptive parents can record details (pictures, graphics, artwork, memorabilia, etc.) related to your child’s life story. These details honor the child's life and should include the good, the uncomfortable, and sometimes the very challenging. This workshop will explore different components of a typical lifebook and encourage you to create one with your adopted child. Additional resources and supports are included.
This training will be in person at our Lincoln office.
Attachment Activities (Virtual)
This interactive workshop highlights the importance of secure attachment and helps
parents establish attachment and connection with their adoptive, foster or
guardianship child. Learn strategies and activities that can be implemented in the
home to strengthen bonds and build family connections with children of all ages.
This training will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to individuals statewide.