Events Calendar
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4 events,
Helping Your Child Tell Their Story With Lifebooks (Virtual)
Helping Your Child Tell Their Story With Lifebooks (Virtual)
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,... Read more »
Self-Care and Mindfulness (Virtual)
Self-Care and Mindfulness (Virtual)
This workshop is eligible for CEU's. This training will be held online via Zoom and is open to individuals statewide.
3 events,
Separation, Grief and Loss (Virtual)
Separation, Grief and Loss (Virtual)
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 »
3 events,
Self-Care and Mindfulness (Lincoln)
Self-Care and Mindfulness (Lincoln)
This workshop is eligible for CEU's. This training will be held in-person at our Lincoln office.
5 events,
A Night at the Ballpark, 20th Anniversary
A Night at the Ballpark, 20th Anniversary
Join us for our 20th annual "A Night at the Ballpark" as the Lincoln Saltdogs meet the Winnipeg Goldeyes head-to-head on the field. Enjoy a summer evening surrounded by family and friends while supporting children and families across the state! As an added bonus, NCHS is hosting a tailgate starting at 5:30 PM with food,... Read more »
Families Forever Support Group (Omaha)
Families Forever Support Group (Omaha)
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 »
Openness in Adoption (Virtual)
Openness in Adoption (Virtual)
In this workshop we will be presenting information that is biased towards encouraging openness withing the context of adoption. This is done by keeping the child in mind while managing the adult relationships that are present within the adoption constellation. Openness on a continuum is explored with an emphasis on communication within the adoptive family and between all... Read more »
3 events,
Openness in Adoption (North Platte)
Openness in Adoption (North Platte)
In this workshop we will be presenting information that is biased towards encouraging openness withing the context of adoption. This is done by keeping the child in mind while managing the adult relationships that are present within the adoption constellation. Openness on a continuum is explored with an emphasis on communication within the adoptive family and between all... Read more »
3 events,
Families Forever Support Group (Grand Island)
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... Read more »
3 events,
Openness in Adoption (Scottsbluff)
Openness in Adoption (Scottsbluff)
This workshop is closed. Please see the rest of our calendar for other upcoming Families Forever trainings. In this workshop we will be presenting information that is biased towards encouraging openness withing the context of adoption. This is done by keeping the child in mind while managing the adult relationships that are present within the adoption constellation. Openness... Read more »
3 events,
Families Forever Support Group (Lincoln)
Families Forever Support Group (Lincoln)
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 »
3 events,
Attachment in Adoption and Permanency (Virtual)
Attachment in Adoption and Permanency (Virtual)
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 »
4 events,
Helping Your Child Tell Their Story With Lifebooks (Norfolk)
Helping Your Child Tell Their Story With Lifebooks (Norfolk)
This workshop is cancelled. Please see the rest of our calendar for additional upcoming trainings. 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... Read more »
Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency (Norfolk)
Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency (Norfolk)
This workshop is cancelled. Please see the rest of our calendar for additional upcoming trainings. 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... Read more »
4 events,
Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency (Virtual)
Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency (Virtual)
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 workshop is eligible for CEU's. This training will... Read more »
Families Forever Support Group (Virtual)
Families Forever Support Group (Virtual)
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 »
1 event,
Talking About Adoption: Conversations with Your Adopted Child (Omaha)
Talking About Adoption: Conversations with Your Adopted Child (Omaha)
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 »