How to Become a Foster Parent in Nebraska
Guidelines for becoming a foster parent vary from state to state, however, to meet general requirements you must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be either single or married
- Be able to meet basic income guidelines
- Be able to provide adequate bedroom space and a separate bed for each foster child
- Have reliable transportation
- Be willing to complete 30 hours of free training in PS-MAPP
(Partnering for Safety and Permanency – Model Approach for Partnerships in Parenting) - Agree to use non-physical discipline for children
- Be willing for everyone in your household to undergo complete background checks. Licenses will be fingerprinted as part of the federal Adam Walsh Act
After completing a 30-hour Partnering for Safety and Permanence-Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting (PS-MAPP) training and a series of paperwork, we will submit your packet of information to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Click here for training dates.
1-877-KVC-4KIDS
1-877-582-4543