Nonprofit highlights needs in central Nebraska during Kool-Aid Days

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – Kool-Help Days is well-known for supplying virtually infinite flavors of the beloved, Hastings-born smooth drink, however the weekend lengthy occasion additionally supplies a time for individuals to take a look at the nonprofits in attendance.

This weekend, one group highlighted the necessity of getting extra foster care dad and mom in central Nebraska.

Boys City is a nonprofit village based mostly close to Omaha, however they’ve places of work within the Tri-Metropolis Space together with ones in Grand Island and Kearney.

Representatives from Boys City had a desk on the indoor portion of the occasion, they weren’t solely highlighting the providers offered by their native places of work, and letting individuals know that there’s a massive want for foster dad and mom within the state.

One consultant with Boys City stated occasions like this assist get their message out.

“There’s a big want for foster dad and mom, particularly those that might help with youngsters, or youngsters with greater wants like behavioral wants,” stated Boys City Consultant Krysten Vance. “There’s all the time that massive want so this helps us be capable to put that want out locally and get our info out. Some individuals need to foster however they genuinely don’t know the place to go.”

Vance practices what she preaches in the case of fostering and adopting of children.

“I’ve been fostering since 2014, so eight years now. I adopted my daughter when she was 7 out of foster care and I’m at present fostering two different youngsters,” Vance stated.

Vance stated that in the case of fostering there are ups and downs, however it’s rewarding to see the youngsters develop and study that there’s life previous trauma.

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