Underfunded Child Welfare Contracts Put Kids and Agencies at Risk
On Friday, CEDARS Youth Services announced that it is terminating its contract with HHS to provide out-of-home services as part […]
Child Welfare
Child Welfare
Safe Haven Revisited
It has been about a year since Nebraska’s original safe haven law went into effect and 36 children, most of
Child Welfare
A Tall Order for Foster Care Reform
One of my first blog posts this summer focused on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ release of
Health Care
Civil Health Care Debate, We Hardly Knew Ye…
When I started as a law clerk for the Health Care Program at Nebraska Appleseed, I saw the summer as
Health Care
Health Care Reform – What’s in it for me?
It goes without saying that meaningful health care reform is essential to provide coverage for the tens of millions currently
Child Welfare
Fostering Connections for Nebraska’s Children
In June, I blogged about the long-term outcomes for children who “age out” of foster care and the opportunity presented
Child Welfare
Child Death Case Underscores Need for Transparency and Accurate Investigations
The recent death of a 12 year old boy in Omaha, allegedly at the hands of his mother, who had
Child Welfare
The Enforcement of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Nebraska
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal and state law enacted in 1978 to curb the practice of
Child Welfare
Lessons from a Young Lawyer
It has been five years since I was sworn into my first bar in the state of Wisconsin. In fact,
Immigrants & Communities
Celebrating Shared Values
As the Fourth of July weekend recedes into the distance, I am happily left with thoughts of picnics, Nebraska summer
