Foster Parents

Father Flanagan's Boys' Home; United States; Vor Ort; USD 4.800 - 9.600; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

free visits to Boys Town physicians

free prescriptions under the Boys Town

tuition assistance

parenting resources from our experts

professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Boys Town Nebraska in Omaha seeks Foster Parents to open their home to children in need, offering a loving, safe, and nurturing environment with access to training and 24/7 support. You’ll provide stability and care, guided by Boys Town staff and resources.

Urgent needs include teenagers, placing siblings together, and language-diverse families. Generous stipends per child support families as they welcome young people into their homes.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Provide a loving and supportive home for children in need.
• Offer training and continuous support provided by Boys Town.

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include

• free visits to Boys Town physicians
• free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan
• tuition assistance
• parenting resources from our experts
• professional development opportunities within the organization

Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.

Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.