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News and information on foster care, adoption, family preservation and behavioral health from the Omni Family of Services, including announcements about new programs & services and the personal stories of caregivers.

Consider Fostering a Teenager

by Omni Family of Services | Mar 31, 2020 | News

At Omni, many of the calls we receive are from prospective parents who are interested in fostering or adopting a baby. But what we need most are people who are willing to serve as foster parents for teenagers, especially in rural parts of the states we serve,...
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COVID-19: Omni Community Health’s Response

by Omni Family of Services | Mar 27, 2020 | News

As we continue to monitor developments around the COVID-19 pandemic, Omni Community Health is working closely with state and local agencies, including each state’s departments of mental and physical health, to update our processes accordingly. The health and safety of...
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COVID-19: Omni Visions’ Response

by Omni Family of Services | Mar 26, 2020 | News

As we continue to monitor developments around the COVID-19 pandemic, Omni Visions is working closely with state and local agencies, including each state’s departments of children’s services and departments of health, to update our processes accordingly. The health and...
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How Is Being a Foster Parent Different from Raising Your Own Children?

by Omni Family of Services | Feb 7, 2020 | News

Foster parents who have raised their own children will tell you how valuable it is to have parenting experience before accepting a foster child. After all, there is a lot of crossover, so to speak, when it comes to caring for a foster child vs. a biological child, not...
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Cody

by Omni Family of Services | Jan 28, 2020 | Adoption Pictures

Cody is an energetic young man who likes to swim, fish and spend time with his siblings. He sings in the choir, likes watching TV and enjoys playing video games. Others say Cody has a magnetic personality who makes friends easily. Cody is very kind and likes pets....
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Can You Foster a Child and Work Full-Time?

by Omni Family of Services | Jan 15, 2020 | Important to know

A frequently asked question among prospective foster parents is: Can you foster a child if you work full-time?The short answer is, yes. You can become a licensed foster parent and work full-time, and countless foster parents have successfully balanced the...
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Questions to Ask When You Receive a Potential Foster Care Placement

by Omni Family of Services | Dec 30, 2019 | News

Foster Placement Calls: Questions to Ask Congratulations on completing the application and licensing requirements for becoming a foster parent! While you’re waiting for your first call about a potential foster placement, it’s a good time to think about questions to...
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How Long Before I Receive My First Foster Care Placement?

by Omni Family of Services | Dec 9, 2019 | News

It’s a frequently asked question: “Now that I’m a licensed foster parent, how long before I receive my first foster care placement?” Much like many of the other commonly asked foster care questions—including How Much Do Foster Parents Get Paid?—there isn’t a simple,...
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National Adoption Month

by Omni Family of Services | Nov 20, 2019 | News

This year National Adoption Day will take place on Saturday, November 23, the highlight of National Adoption Month, which provides an opportunity for organizations like ours to help raise awareness about the number of children in foster care—and the rewards of...
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