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Adoption and Foster Resources in Lincoln, NE

November 11, 2024

November is National Adoption Month in the United States. Are you interested in fostering or adopting? Check out the various resources in our area to assist in your journey.

Know of a resource that is missing? Email us at marym@macaronikid.com. (Resources are listed alphabetically.)

Adoption Consultants-Adoption Consultants is a licensed adoption agency offering professional adoption home study and post-placement supervision services to Nebraska residents.

All About U Adoptions-Providing comprehensive services and support throughout the adoption process, our mission is to empower everyone involved in the adoption process. We are All About U Adoptions, a ND, SD, and NE adoption agency.

Better Living-Better Living Foster Care and Family Services provides foster care, prevention, and the support families need to be whole and complete.

CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are well-trained to research the case they are assigned to, get to know the child(ren), and speak in court for the best interest of abused and neglected children throughout Nebraska. 

Cedars-Every day, kids in Nebraska are in need of safe, loving homes. But these kids need more than just a safe place to stay; they need someone to believe in them.  CEDARS foster parents are here to provide safety and stability to kids in crisis while helping them see just how far they can go.

Christian Heritage-For the past four decades, the methods and programs have evolved, but our vision has remained unchanged. Since the beginning, Christian Heritage has supported thousands of vulnerable children throughout Nebraska through programs that seek to prevent neglect and abuse, protect children, and restore families.

Compass-Compass is rooted in faith, built on strong relationships and striving for BEYOND. As you work alongside Compass, you will find a team who passionately lives out a calling to serve others with compassion, excellence and humility.

DHHS Adoption Support-Adoption assistance and support.

Jenda Family Services-Jenda Family Services, LLC, contracts with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Juvenile Probation to provide services to families in Nebraska. Jenda Family Services provides services such as drug testing + screening, family support + supervised visitation, intensive family preservation + reunification, foster care, and mental health services.

KVC Nebraska-KVC Nebraska is a private, nonprofit organization that provides a variety of programs and services to meet the diverse needs of Nebraskans. We recruit, train, license and support foster families, providing care for more than 1,000 children and adolescents. 

Lutheran Family Services-Children need a safe, loving, home-like atmosphere with minimal judgment and abundant patience. LFS provides a one-of-a-kind support system for families and children throughout the entire foster care process.

Nebraska Children's Home Society-Our services and community connections help put children first by prioritizing their needs and providing support to the parents, grandparents, siblings, and caregivers who care for the children in their lives.

Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parents Association-The Mission of the Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association is to empower, support, and advocate for Nebraska families by promoting safety, permanency, and well-being of our children.

Nebraska Heart Gallery-On the following pages, you’ll not only see compelling photographs of beautiful children available for adoption, you’ll get a glimpse of their unique personalities as well. 

TFI Nebraska-TFI is a child welfare agency providing experience, compassion, quality services, and care. We provide various services to the community, including foster and kinship care, adoption, counseling support and education, prevention services, TIPS-MAPP training, visitation and exchange centers, and numerous other child welfare services.