Nebraska

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Emergency support

Rights in Foster Care

Foster CARE Closet of Nebraska

THE FOSTER HAVEN/FOSTER CARE CLOSET We are guided by 5 core values that focus on meeting the immediate needs of children in crisis as they enter into...

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(402) 853-9990

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https://fostercarecloset.org/

Ombudsman (Complaints)

Nebraska: Office of Inspector General of Child Welfare

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) provides an independent review of care and protection of children in the Nebraska child welfare and juvenile...

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Lincoln – 402-471-4211, Toll Free – 855-460-6784, TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) – 402-471-5087, Fax – 402-471-4277

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http://oig.legislature.ne.gov

Health care

Nebraska Medicaid: Access Healthcare

Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided should help you...

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(855) 632-7633

https://dhhs-access-neb-menu.ne.gov/start/application/publik/aca/Welcome.xhtml?…

If you don't find what you're looking for, or if there's info that should be listed here, contact us.

If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.

Health Care for Former Foster Youth

Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status.

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