Comprehensive Foster Care (CFC)

 
 
 
 
 
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What you need to know

Specialized foster homes for youth with complex needs, offering the right level of support when it's needed most.

To Learn More: Provider FAQ​

Learn How CFC Works

Comprehensive Foster Care (CFC) is designed as a community-based stabilization for youth in need of a highly structured environment with dedicated caregivers in a family setting. This program offers:

  • Specialized support from a Comprehensive Foster Care Specialist (CFCS)
  • Peer support groups for connection and encouragement
  • Respite care to ensure caregivers get needed breaks
  • Financial support: $41,415 annual stipend plus daily NCR rate
  • Time off: 2 weeks vacation plus 7 emergency days

 

Types of CFC Homes

Stability CFC Homes

Long-term placements focused on helping youth stabilize behaviors, build skills, and prepare for their permanency goal. Caregivers operate under a “no eject, no reject" commitment to maintain stability through challenges.

Triage CFC Homes

Short-term placements (30–60 days) providing crisis stabilization while the clinical team completes assessments to determine the appropriate level of care. After assessment, the youth transitions to the most suitable longer-term placement.

 

Placement & Support

The CFC team matches youth to an available CFC home based on strengths, needs, and fit. Stability homes commit to no eject/no reject to support continuity. CFCSs provide ongoing coaching, crisis support, and coordination with the youth's team. Families receive training, peer support, and respite.

 

Who Can Apply to Become a CFC Home?

  • Licensed Nebraska foster homes.
  • At least one caregiver available full-time or working 20 hours or less per week.
  • Caregiver who demonstrates a minimum of two years of foster care experience or comparable life/professional experience supporting children and youth with specialized needs.

 

Get Started

Interested in becoming a CFC home? We're here to help you every step of the way.

Email the CFC team for questions: DHHS.ComprehensiveFC@nebraska.gov