Support for CEDARS Foster Parents

As a foster parent, you become an integral part of our professional team. That means you have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer monthly support groups and quarterly gatherings for our foster families. We also offer regularly scheduled training opportunities. You can also share ideas and get tips in a peer support group.

Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming a Foster Parent

CEDARS Ensures Foster Parents Receive

• Low case loads with a Family Resource Partner assigned to your home
• 24/7 support and assistance with transportation
• Immediate response to phone calls and requests
• Guaranteed respite every month
• Competitive monthly stipends
• Convenient individualized and ongoing training offered throughout the month
• Strong advocates for the foster parents, as well as the children
• Affiliation with a 65-year organization in Lincoln with 147 years of combined staff experience