Project Everlast Takes on the Capitol
The last Sunday in March was no ordinary day. That morning, I arrived bright and early at a 4-H camp […]
Child Welfare
Child Welfare
Young People ask State Senators to Extend Voluntary Services and Support to 21
On January 31, young people from Project Everlast joined Senator Amanda McGill and other advocates to speak out in support
Child Welfare
Aid to Dependent Children rate must be raised to strengthen our families
Effectively addressing poverty is not only fundamental to the well-being of children and families in our community, it is also
Child Welfare
Oscar’s Story: How a Voice Can Make a Difference
Oscar is 20 years old and works full-time at an Omaha customer service center, part-time at a local Walgreens, and
Child Welfare
A Successful Ascent to Adulthood
Nebraska is a state where we take care of our kids and want them to have a real opportunity to
Child Welfare
Nebraska’s Children’s Commission Releases Strategic Plan for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Reform
Late last week, the Nebraska Children’s Commission, created by LB 821, released its Phase I Strategic Plan for Child Welfare and Juvenile
Child Welfare
Appleseed 2012 Year in Review – Child Welfare
This is part of a series looking back on Nebraska Appleseed’s work in 2012. Repairing Nebraska’s Broken Child Welfare System
Immigrants & Communities
Quilted Conscience screenings November 13 & 15
Quilted Conscience is a documentary about the welcoming of cultural diversity in Grand Island. This documentary portrays a remarkable bond
Child Welfare
Homeless After Foster Care: Young, Vulnerable, and On Their Own
On a chilly night in January 2012, the Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless’ (MAACH) Youth Task Force
Health Care
Community Conversations on the Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act, the new health care law, has been in effect for more than two years now and
