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Foster & Adoptive

Answers4Families offers support and information services for Nebraska's foster and adoptive parents. In this section you will find information, resources and tips.

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Events

JK's Pumpkin Patch
10/28/2012 (All day)
Family to Family Education Program by NAMI
10/30/2012 - 6:30pm
Family to Family Education Program by NAMI
11/06/2012 - 6:30pm
Family to Family Education Program by NAMI
11/13/2012 - 6:30pm
Family to Family Education Program by NAMI
11/20/2012 - 6:30pm
Family to Family Education Program by NAMI
11/27/2012 - 6:30pm
Family to Family Education Program by NAMI
12/04/2012 - 6:30pm

Guidebooks

The Making the Commitment to Adoption
Funding Toolkit for Parents
Overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A New Way to Look at Lice?
Twelve Tips for Helping People with Autism and Their Families Have a Happy Holiday

Share and Connect

Selena's Story
The Adventure Club
Disability is Natural-Talking with Kathie Snow
TUNE Project Inspires Music and Healthy Choices
The New Nebraska Family Helpline
[More 'Share and Connect' articles]

Adoption Information & Resources

Complaint and Grievance Policy for Foster Parents
Teens Need Families Too
Adoption Searches

Community Resources

Nebraska Statewide Respite Network
Medicaid Tip Sheet
Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community
Access Nebraska
Casey Family Programs
Heartland Family Service
What is Wraparound?
Final Report from the Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care
Camp to Belong
[More 'Community Resources' articles]

Education

Special Education
Identifying Learning Problems In Adopted Children
Preparing for an IFSP Meeting Individual Familiy Service Plan
Struggling to Learn: a Learning Disabilities Resource
Kids and Bullying: What Parents Can Do
IFSPWeb (Individual Family Service Plan)
Free Computers and Technology Training

Health & Medical

CDC Parent Portal
Attack on Asthma
Overview of Attachment
APA Wants Comprehensive ADHD Treatment
ChooseMyPlate.gov
"The Puzzle of Autism"
Office of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction Services Annual Report
Blindness Related Resource
Foster Care Alumni Study
[More 'Health & Medical' articles]

Housing & Transportation

Transportation Safety Tips for Children
Nebraska Transportation - By City
Free Legal Help For Renters and Home Buyers
National Fair Housing Advocate Online
Indoor Air Quality

Legal & Financial

Adoption Overview
Different Types of Kinship Care
Abuse and Neglect
Caregiver Information Form. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1314.02
Law and Policy
"Rights and Responsibilities of Foster Parents in the Courtroom" by Judge Douglas Johnson
"Rights and Responsibilities of Foster Parents in the Courtroom" by Judge Douglas Johnson
Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program (NTAP)
Caregiver Monitoring May be More Important than Placement Setting in Preventing Substance Use in Maltreated Youth
Adoption Credit

Support, Tips & Respite

A Time for You - Family Caregiver Retreat
"A Foster Parent? Who? Me?!" by Patti Swoboda
Millers enjoy being local foster parents
Schwab Learning A Parents Guide to Helping Kids with Learning Difficulties
Gloria Leiferman Shares Love and Commitment
Miami Judge Teaches Troubled Parents How to Interact With Tots

News Articles

Autism/Asperger's Conference
National Federation of the Blind Youth Slam this Summer
Safety Tips for Using Insect Repellents
Kids Connect at Camp Catch Up
What Does Poison Control Do?
[More 'News Articles' articles]
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