This free six-session class (every Monday) is for kinship caregivers who are raising young relatives. Topics covered include: Nurturing self and children Keeping children secure and safe Child growth and development Blessings and losses Fostering healthy relationships Understanding child behavior This series will be offered in-person at the NCHS Margre Durham Center.
This free six-session class (every Wednesday) is for kinship caregivers who are raising young relatives. Topics covered include: Nurturing self and children Keeping children secure and safe Child growth and development Blessings and losses Fostering healthy relationships Understanding child behavior This series will be offered in-person at the NCHS Margre Durham Center.
Have you considered being a foster parent, but you are not sure where to start? Are you hoping to learn more about the fostering through NCHS? This virtual information session will answer your questions and help you determine if you are ready to take the next step. Please note that we are seeking foster parents... Read more »
Have you considered being a foster parent, but you are not sure where to start? Are you hoping to learn more about the fostering through NCHS? This virtual information session will answer your questions and help you determine if you are ready to take the next step. Please note that we are seeking foster parents... Read more »
Separation, Grief and Loss are elements of every adoption story. In this workshop, you will explore how these topics are interconnected, how children may view their own adoption at different levels of sophistication as they age, and how parents can help them navigate through. An emphasis is placed on recognizing that adoption isn’t a one... Read more »
Have you considered being a foster parent, but you are not sure where to start? Are you hoping to learn more about the fostering through NCHS? This virtual information session will answer your questions and help you determine if you are ready to take the next step. Please note that we are seeking foster parents... Read more »
This free six-session class (every Tuesday for 6 weeks) is for kinship caregivers who are raising young relatives. Topics covered include: Nurturing self and children Keeping children secure and safe Child growth and development Blessings and losses Fostering healthy relationships Understanding child behavior This series will be offered via Zoom and is open to kinship... Read more »
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... Read more »
Your needs change as you age and finding the support you need to remain active and independent may be overwhelming. Join our friends at Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA) to learn about local services designed to help you thrive at any age! In this informational session, Mary Ann Eusebio with the ENOA Aging and... Read more »
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 in your life in this free training. This training... Read more »
This conversational workshop will explore the opportunities and challenges in helping your adopted or foster child learn, know and claim their own story. Spanning developmental stages, the importance of eliminating secrecy and promoting a healthy understanding of the child’s whole story is explored. Strategies to use with children of different developmental ages is a central... Read more »
This free six-session class (every Thursday for 6 weeks) is for kinship caregivers who are raising young relatives. Topics covered include: Nurturing self and children Keeping children secure and safe Child growth and development Blessings and losses Fostering healthy relationships Understanding child behavior This series will be offered via Zoom and is open to kinship... Read more »
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 online via Zoom and... Read more »
This workshop helps participants understand the importance of attachment in parenting both for the children and parents who are fostering or adopting. It covers the impact of fractured attachments/lack of attachments on children’s ability to attach and identifies strategies to develop healthy attachment bonds. This also covers developing trust and developing children’s sense of connectedness... Read more »
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... Read more »
This conversational workshop will explore the opportunities and challenges in helping your adopted or foster child learn, know and claim their own story. Spanning developmental stages, the importance of eliminating secrecy and promoting a healthy understanding of the child’s whole story is explored. Strategies to use with children of different developmental ages is a central... Read more »
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 in-person at our Omaha... Read more »
This interactive workshop builds on knowledge from the Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency workshop offered by Families Forever. The framework of the Seven Core Issues will be used to explore specific actions, activities, and strategies to help strengthen families and promote attachment and communication. All should leave the workshop with practical skills/ideas that... Read more »
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... Read more »
This conversational workshop will explore the opportunities and challenges in helping your adopted or foster child learn, know and claim their own story. Spanning developmental stages, the importance of eliminating secrecy and promoting a healthy understanding of the child’s whole story is explored. Strategies to use with children of different developmental ages is a central... Read more »
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... Read more »
This interactive workshop builds on knowledge from the Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency workshop offered by Families Forever. The framework of the Seven Core Issues will be used to explore specific actions, activities, and strategies to help strengthen families and promote attachment and communication. All should leave the workshop with practical skills/ideas that... Read more »
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 in-person at our Omaha... Read more »