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Apply to Become a Foster Parent

Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster parent with Guardian Light Family Services. Complete the form below and one of our caseworkers will contact you within 24 hours to answer your questions and guide you through the next steps.

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231
Children and
Youth Served
Children currently in our care across Nebraska, each supported by dedicated foster families like yours.
555
Families
Supported
Families who have partnered with Guardian Light to make a difference in children’s lives.
5
Visitation
Centers
Local teams in Omaha, Kearney, North Platte, Scottsbluff, and Sidney—ready to help wherever you are.

Support All Across Nebraska,
by Your Side at Every Step.

Visitation center
Family support workers
Foster care specialists
Therapists / skill builders
Foster care support and family services

Comprehensive
Training & Guidance

We provide all the training you need to feel confident and prepared, with expert guidance and resources tailored for new foster parents.

24/7 Local Support

Our dedicated caseworkers are available day and night, so you’re never alone—help is always just a call away, no matter where you are.

Statewide Support Services

From supervised visitation and drug testing to parenting classes and family preservation — Guardian Light coordinates multiple services under one agency, serving all 93 Nebraska counties.

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In-Home Therapy & Skill Building

Our licensed therapists and skill builders work directly with families in their homes, providing tools and strategies to strengthen relationships and support lasting stability.

How Does It Work?

Applying to become a Foster parent or family can be a long process, but we're here with you every step of the way.
Set Up 
A Call
We'd love to get to know you and share more about being a foster family and answer any questions you may have.
Fill Out The GLFS Application
After we chat, you'll fill out the application to get the process underway.
Background
Checks
To ensure kids end up in the best situations possible, this process will have you consent to some pretty extensive background checks. We promise to treat your information with the utmost safety and security.
Health
Information
To be approved as a foster family, you'll need to provide up-to-date health information from a licensed medical-provider.
DHHS
Application
At this step you'll complete the full application with the DHHS and become approved by the State of Nebraska.
Ready To Get Started?
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Foster care essentials
Training & ongoing support
Nebraska-wide Service

Serving All 93 Nebraska Counties.

We are Nebraska's only family support and foster care organization that is 100% distributed.

We work all across Nebraska so we can serve families all over Nebraska.

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Impact across Nebraska
Hundreds of youth and families find hope and support through our caring foster network, building brighter futures for Nebraskans together.
Statewide Service
We're a distributed team, which means we have caring and supportive team members all over the state to  provide service to all 93 of Nebraska's counties.
5 Visitation Centers
With Visitation Centers in North Platte, Kearney, Sidney, Scottsbluff, and Omaha we're here to support your families no matter where you live.
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Family Support

Does GLFS provide family support services statewide?

Yes. Guardian Light serves all 93 Nebraska counties from offices in Scottsbluff, Sidney, North Platte, Kearney, Lincoln, and Omaha. No matter where you are in Nebraska — from the Panhandle to the Missouri River — a Guardian Light family support worker can be assigned to your case.

How do families access GLFS family support services?

Family support services through Guardian Light are typically referred by DHHS or ordered by a court as part of a family's case plan. If you are a biological parent whose case plan includes Guardian Light services, your caseworker will coordinate the referral. If you are a referral source or judge, contact your nearest Guardian Light office directly to discuss service availability.

Can GLFS provide multiple services for the same family?

Yes. Guardian Light can coordinate multiple services for the same family under one agency. A family may receive supervised visitation, drug testing, and parenting classes simultaneously through GLFS — simplifying coordination for DHHS, judges, and the family itself.

What is the difference between IHSV and OHSV?

GLFS provides two types of supervised visitation: In-Home Supervised Visitation (IHSV), where a Guardian Light worker supervises visits in the family's home, and On-Site Supervised Visitation (OHSV), where visits take place at one of our visitation centers. The type ordered depends on the specifics of the court or DHHS arrangement.

What family support services does GLFS provide?

Guardian Light provides supervised visitation (in-home and on-site), drug testing, parenting classes, family preservation, and in-home therapy and skill building. We are Nebraska's largest family support agency and serve all 93 counties statewide — coordinating multiple services for the same family under one agency.