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.
If interested, please complete the online questionnaire or email [email protected].
Skills Required
- 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
- Willingness to support teenagers
- Ability to place siblings together in the same home
- Ability to speak different languages / bilingual
- Skilled in caring for youth with specialized behavioral needs
- Skilled in caring for medically fragile youth or youth with specialized medical needs
What We Do
Boys Town is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving children and healing families. It provides a broad spectrum of services, including residential care, family counseling, crisis hotlines, and medical care through the Boys Town National Research Hospital. Founded by Father Edward Flanagan, the organization uses evidence-based research and expertise to help children and families overcome challenges and grow into responsible, productive members of society.
