Local Parent Support Groups

There are limited support group meetings in December and during the summer!

As parents of foster and adopted children, there are challenges that parents have already encountered or may encounter in the future. NFAPA encourages that families build support systems and have a safety net plan available before families need them to deal with crisis. Support groups are a vital component to the safety net and NFAPA is organizing local parent groups statewide. Some support groups will offer in-service training toward re-licensing.

Times and dates are subject to change. Please contact phone number listed before attending.

 

Foster & Adoptive Family Support Groups

  The pot luck meet and greet held in Fremont on August 14th was a huge success.  There were over thirty people in attendance with the support group survey distributed.  Please contact Cyndi Schroeder at mcschroeder9284@msn.com who will be facilitating future support groups in Fremont.   

GRETNA Support Group

TIME:                 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.
 
LOCATION: Kids Roundup Daycare Center located at the Outlet
                                  Mall off of Interstate exit 432 and Hwy 31.
                                  Address:  14333 South Hwy 31.
                                  ***Day care will be provided for the August & September support groups
 
Directions & Meeting Information:
Take the main entrance into the mall and take the first left.  this takes you into a smaller parking lot near Curves and the former Mikasa Store.  The daycare is on the west side with the back of the daycare facing Hwy 31.  You can come in the main front doors directly into the daycare. 
Monday, August 25th:  informal, honest, round table discussion for Foster/Adoptive Parents, a GAL from Incontro's Law Office and a Case Manager from HHS.  Great time to ask all your questions! 
 
Monday, September 22nd: What happens and how to respond to an Assessment.  Speaker:  Leila Rehbein. 
 
You will receive 1.5 hours of in-service training. 
Questions?  Contact Tammy Welker (659-4569) or Shelly Kaup (669-2284).

CENTRAL AREA SUPPORT GROUPS
Contact: Barb Nissen, 402-694-3098

Kearney
First United Methodist Church
4500 Linden Drive
Kearney
Covered Dish Meal 6 p.m.
Training: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

September 11, 2008
December 4, 2008

On October 4, 2008 there will be Family Night at Harmon Park.  There will be a weenie roast and marshmallows. 

NORTHERN SERVICE AREA

Ainsworth
A meet and greet will be held at the East City Park on October 12, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.  There will be a weenie roast and marshmallows.  Please contact Robbi Blume at 402-376-4164 for more information.

Columbus Foster Parent Support Group
Monthly speakers on a variety of topics, in-service training hours offered to foster parents.
Meeting Date: 1st Monday of each month.
Meeting Location: HHS Office, 2365 39th Avenue, Columbus
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Maggie Fleming, HHS Resource Development, 402-564-1113, ext. 204
Fremont

Fremont/Blair Foster Parent Support Group - Monthly speakers on a variety of topics, in-service training hours offered to foster parents.
Meeting Date: 4th Thursday of each month.
Meeting Location: Varies between Fremont and Blair
Contact: Judi Pedersen, HHS Resource Development, Fremont Office, 402-727-3237
Norfolk

Norfolk Foster Parent Support Group
Contact Jennifer Buss, Resource Development for Foster Care-Adoption for current support group details, 402-370-3150 or 800-782-8844.

EASTERN SERVICE AREA

Omaha 
Faith Covenant Church
8333 Fort Street
Omaha
7:00-9:00 pm


Future dates and times to be determined  

2 In-Service Training Hours at Each Meeting

Please join us to build a support network with other foster, adoptive or kinship families.
 Questions?     Deb Harris     402-657-0133

SOUTH EASTERN SERVICE AREA


NFAPA Office
315 South 9th Street, Suite 10
Lincoln
Noon-1:30 p.m.

September 9, 2008
October 21, 2008
November 18, 2008
Please join us to build a support network with other foster, adoptive or kinship families.  You will receive 1 credit towards in-service training.  You are welcome to bring in a sack lunch!
 Questions?    Pam Allen     402-476-2273


WESTERN SERVICE AREA

Gering

Watch for future dates and locations.

Please join us to build a support network with other foster, adoptive or kinship families.
Questions?  Sue Ganitch    308-641-0624
 

SOUTH WESTERN AREA

 McCook
Watch for future dates and locations.

Please join us to build a support network with other foster, adoptive or kinship families.
Questions?   Tracy Hixon   308-345-3030