Foster Care Month is here!
May is National Foster Care Month. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued the first Presidential proclamation that established May as […]
Nebraska Legislature considers child welfare reforms
Last week was a busy week! The Affordable Care Act was maintained by Congress, thanks to the advocacy of people
TANF funding for poverty and child welfare
This month, the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program turned 20, which makes now a good time to
Extended foster care helps smooth transition to adulthood
This summer, 12 young adults who were formerly in foster care, as a part of congressional internships though Foster Youth
The Family First Prevention Services Act
After much anticipation in the child welfare community, the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016 (HR 5456) was finally
The Nebraska Strengthening Families Act Becomes Law
Monday, Governor Ricketts signed into law LB 746, the Nebraska Strengthening Families Act (NSFA). This is a victory for Nebraska’s
New report highlights connection between foster care and homelessness
A report released this week by the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF) found that more than half of
LB 746: The Nebraska Strengthening Families Act
On January 21, the Health and Human Services Committee of the Nebraska Legislature held a hearing on LB 746, the
Recent Education Reforms Protect Youth in Foster Care
December has been a big month in the federal government for education policy reform to help support young people with
Letting Kids Be Kids: The Implementation of the Strengthening Families Act in Nebraska
Important work is underway in Nebraska and nationally to improve “normalcy” for children and youth in foster care. In September
