Nebraska Resources

Getting Started

• Adoption Guide
  Provides informatin on becoming a foster or adoptive parent in Nebraska.
• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for state of Nebraska.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in Nebraska.
• Pre-Service Training Information
  Provides information on getting started with PRIDE pre-service training classes.
• Public and Private Agency Search
  Public and private foster care and adoption agencies in Nebraska.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding Nebraska’s Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws
• Adoption Services
  DHHS provides an overview of adoption services
• Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
  Information on the Home study program and requirements

Searching for Children

• Nebraska Heart Gallery
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Nebraska.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on Nebraska to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Nebraska children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• ICPC Information
  Provides general information about ICPC process in Nebraska, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
• Nebraska ICPC Information & Forms
  Information and forms for ICPC process in Nebraska.

Post-Adoption Support & Resources

• Adoption Assistance
  Select Nebraska to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Nebraska, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
• Behavioral Health Experts
  Contact information for behavioral health experts in Nebraska, courtesy of Lutheran Family Services.
• Children Services Experts
  Contact information for children’s services experts in Nebraska, courtesy of Lutheran Family Services.
• Community Services
  Lutheran Family Services provides a list of community services in Nebraska.
• Nebraska Children’s Home Society Post-Adoption Resources
  Post-adoption services provided by Children’s Home Study.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Nebraska.
• Support Groups
  A list of support groups and contact information courtesy of Adopt Us Kids.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
• Behavioral care treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled list of child-care resources
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kid Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Special Health Care Needs
  Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.

Events and Activities

• Cultural Events
  Events Calendar
• Summer Activities
  a list of activities for kids.

Home Study Service Providers

• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider
• American Adoptions
  Home study service provider
• Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska
  Home study service provider