Advocating for food security and against harmful voting restrictions
We continued to testify on several bills during hearings last week, including those on paid leave, child care subsidies, and […]
Child Welfare
Critical supports for Nebraska families and youth being heard this week
The Legislature continued its intense pace of hearings last week and Appleseed testified on a number of meaningful bills related
Access to school meals legislation and more housing bills up this week
Last week, Appleseed testified in support of a number of bills that will make positive impacts across our state. There
Black Families Matter: How the Child Welfare System Punishes Poor Families of Color
Black Families Matter: How the Child Welfare System Punishes Poor Families of Color Continuing the series, Challenging Racial Inequities in
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Reflection, and Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, and here at Nebraska Is Home, we like to think of this
Advocating for essential worker protections, expanding services to youth, and more
Since bill introduction started on Thursday, the Nebraska Legislature has introduced over 300 pieces of legislation. Senators are able to
2021 Nebraska Legislative Session begins today!
Today is Day 1 of the 2021 legislative session. Nebraska senators will start the year by introducing new bills on
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities
Emergency COVID-19 Relief is Only a Start
After months of negotiations, Congress has passed an emergency COVID-19 relief package that will provide urgently needed support to Nebraskans.
RELEASE: Child Welfare Case Management in the Eastern Service Area Causes Concerns for Stability and Equity
***For Immediate Release*** Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext. 119 C:
Challenging Racial Inequities in the Child Welfare System
Black women are disproportionately affected by racial biases I’m Cornelius Levering, program coordinator for our Child Welfare program. The year
