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Foster Care Review Office
Foster Care Review Office
Father crouching beside a young child, pointing toward the water at a Nebraska lake

WHY VOLUNTEER

Your Insight Can Help Change a Life

When children and youth are placed in out-of-home care, they enter a world they never expected, one filled with uncertainty and the ache of being separated from everything familiar.

In those moments, when their world feels unsteady, they need someone who will truly see them. Someone who will listen, who will speak up, and who will make sure their needs are not overlooked. That someone could be you. As a volunteer, you can be the steady, compassionate voice children depend on for safety and stability.

At the Foster Care Review Office, we invite caring individuals like you to join us in creating pathways toward brighter futures for children and families.

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What it Means to Serve

As a trained volunteer, you will review cases with objectivity, empathy, and courage, making recommendations that help guide the court toward decisions to advocate for the best interests of children and youth in foster care. It is meaningful work that leaves a lasting impact, and your involvement can change the direction of their lives.

Your compassion today could help children, youth, and families flourish in the future.

See How to Apply

Children playing together on a playground swing set
Father and teenage daughter sitting on a couch talking together at home
Caregiver helping a young child prepare a drink in a kitchen

Our Volunteers Are Champions

They’re dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children, guiding decisions that help them flourish. Be part of the change, become a trained volunteer.

Apply to Volunteer

I was already passionate about child welfare and advocacy. Having the opportunity to serve on the FCRO review board has only fueled my passion even further.

 

Jason

Board Member

I truly love hearing the different perspectives our other board members offer and can appreciate how much knowledge each person brings to our meetings.

Jenny

Board Member

So thankful for this board as a foster parent. You were the only people who really listened to my concerns. Thank you so much!

Mica

Foster Parent

Serving on the board was one of the most rewarding jobs I’ve had. I’m not cut out to be a foster parent, but I could help in this way. I urge you to look into it.

Doris

Board Member