Foster Parents

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 4,800 - 9,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily stipend per child

24/7 support and guidance

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Boys Town Nebraska seeks Foster Parents in the Omaha metro area to provide safe, loving homes for children in care.

Families receive a daily stipend per child and ongoing support, including training and 24/7 guidance from Boys Town, as you open your home and heart to kids in need.

Basic requirements include being at least 21, willing to undergo background screening, and ability to host siblings or teens with compassion and stability.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Be a loving, supportive presence in a child’s daily life.
• Complete required training and participate in ongoing support from Boys Town.

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.
• Community 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.