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Families of color experience negative outcomes per Nebraska’s Voices for Children report

Voices for Children Report highlights race equity lens in Nebraska’s child welfare system All children and families deserve an equal […]

As Foster Care Awareness Month wraps up, we want to make sure foster parents, caregivers, and young people in foster

The Nebraska Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 7 on two bills introduced by Sen. Kate Bolz

Nebraska is a state where we strive to take care of our young people and want them to have a

Yesterday the Judiciary Committee of the Nebraska Legislature heard testimony on a bill that would remove barriers that stand in

Every Nebraska child should have a safe and loving family. Our state’s foster and adoptive parents play this essential role

Earlier this month we shared a blog about the state of child welfare in Nebraska when reports were released calling

At Nebraska Appleseed we advocate for policies and practices that help prevent families from becoming involved with the foster care

In This Issue Policy Spotlight: The Foster Youth and Driving Act Court Opinions: In re Interest of Carmelo G., Jill

Research has shown the connection between foster care and homelessness – one study found that of more than 800 youth who