Parenting can be hard even when you have people around you. When a family is also dealing with financial pressure, housing problems, relationship difficulties, past trauma, health concerns, or simply an exhausting season of life, having someone trustworthy in your...
Christian Heritage
Christian Heritage is a Nebraska nonprofit providing trauma-informed, gospel-centered care to vulnerable children and families. Since 1980, we've partnered with foster families, churches, and communities to help children and families flourish.
How can we prevent child abuse and neglect in Nebraska?
Protecting children from abuse and neglect is one of the most important responsibilities we share as a community. Much of our child welfare system is understandably designed to respond after a concern has been identified: a report is made, safety is assessed, services...
Where can I get help for my family in Nebraska?
Sometimes families hit a hard season. Maybe your car broke down and you can't get to work. Maybe your child needs a bed you can't afford right now. Maybe you're facing a medical crisis, struggling with housing, or simply trying to hold everything together without much...
How can I help a family before their children enter foster care?
When people think about helping vulnerable children, foster care is often the first thing that comes to mind. And foster parents are desperately important. But what if we could also come alongside families before a crisis reaches the point where a child needs to leave...
What does a foster parent actually do?
Maybe you’ve thought about becoming a foster parent, but you’re not entirely sure what foster parents actually do. You know a child lives in your home. You know there are caseworkers involved. You’ve probably heard about court dates, family visits, appointments, and...
Can a single person become a foster parent in Nebraska?
You don’t have to be married to become a foster parent. Single adults can become licensed foster parents in Nebraska, and they can provide the same safety, stability, and belonging children need from any foster family. Nebraska’s foster care regulations specifically...
Do foster children need their own bedroom in Nebraska?
One of the most common practical questions prospective foster parents ask is surprisingly simple: Do I need an extra bedroom to become a foster parent? The short answer is not necessarily. In Nebraska, foster children are not automatically required to have a bedroom...
Can I become a foster parent if I already have children?
If you already have children, deciding whether to become a foster parent can feel especially complicated. You may feel drawn to foster care, but you’re not just making the decision for yourself anymore. You’re thinking about your kids too. How will fostering affect...
Can you become a foster parent if you rent your home?
Many people who are interested in becoming foster parents quietly rule themselves out for one simple reason: they rent their home. Maybe you live in an apartment. Maybe you're renting a townhouse while saving to buy a house. Maybe you've simply decided that...
What disqualifies someone from becoming a foster parent?
Many people feel called to foster but quietly wonder whether something in their past—or present—would prevent them from becoming licensed. Questions like these are incredibly common: Am I too old? Can I foster if I've been divorced? What if I have a misdemeanor? Do I...