Boys Town

Foster Parents

Boys Town  •  United States (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Boys Town Nebraska is seeking Foster Parents in the Omaha metro area!

If you have ever considered becoming a foster parent, now is the perfect time to take the leap. Currently, we can only fill 5% of the placements needed for children in foster care. Be the One to make a significant difference in a child's life from your own home!

We are seeking families willing to provide loving and supportive families for children in need. Help make a positive impact on the lives of these kids!

Why Become a Foster Parent?

  • Make a Difference Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children
  • Support System At Boys Town, you're never alone on this journey. We provide comprehensive training and unwavering support - day and night - because your success matters. Our team is just a call or text away, 24/7, ready to guide and encourage you every step of the way. Plus, you'll receive a daily stipend of $26-$52 per child, helping to meet the financial needs of opening your heart and home to children who need you most.
  • C ommunity Impact: Help address the urgent need for foster care placements. Together, we can change lives - starting today.

Basic requirements for becoming a Boys Town Foster Parent:

  • Must be 21 years old
  • May be single or married
  • Must be a high school graduate
  • Must submit to a criminal background check
  • Foster Parents of all faiths are welcome.

Urgent needs include:

  • Families willing to support teenagers
  • Families that can place siblings in the same home together
  • Foster Parents that speak different languages
  • Foster Parents skilled in caring for youth with specialized behavioral needs
  • Foster Parents skilled in caring for medically fragile youth or youth with specialized medical needs.

If interested, please complete the online questionnaire or email alexis.hamilton@boystown.org

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About Boys Town

Boys Town has been a national leader in the care and treatment of children since its founding more than 100 years ago by Father Edward Flanagan.

As one of the largest nonprofit, nonsectarian child and family care organizations in the country, Boys Town provides compassionate, research-proven treatment for behavioral, emotional and physical problems.

Boys Town’s outreach is national in scope, with treatment and care programs at more than a dozen sites across the country. We believe that every child, regardless of circumstance, deserves the opportunity to succeed. We also recognize that every child is an individual with unique needs. That’s why, over many decades, we have developed a distinctive, research-based approach to achieving our vision that has proven successful for tens of thousands of children and families.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boys Town, Nebraska
Year Founded
Unknown
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