Time is running out. Congress must act to stop evictions
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Nebraska, and so do the number of evictions. In Douglas & […]
Child Welfare
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities
Recommended Allocation of Remaining CARES Funds
Recommended Allocation of Remaining CARES Funds Recently, Governor Ricketts announced another round of CARES funded grant programs to help address
Appleseed welcomes Child Welfare Program Coordinator Cornelius Levering
Help us welcome Cornelius Levering to the Appleseed team! Cornelius’ pronouns are he/him/his. As the Child Welfare Program Coordinator, he
Meet Appleseed’s 2020 Fall Interns and Law Clerks
Each year, Appleseed is fortunate to work with bright, talented, and dedicated interns and law clerks who are passionate about
Take Action: Support Youth in Foster Care
As the pandemic continues to create hardships for many Nebraskans, young people in foster care are especially impacted. Since the
TAKE ACTION: Support Crucial COVID-19 Relief
Many of the essential protections in the CARES Act, passed in March, have now expired, yet Nebraskans continue to be
2020 Wrap Up: Legislature adjourns sine die
Last Thursday, the Legislature adjourned sine die. They will not officially return until the start of a new legislative session
The FFCRA: Back-to-School Edition
Paid leave available for some working parents with children out of school or childcare due to COVID-19 The Families First
We (still) need essential protections for essential workers
Yesterday, the Nebraska Legislature returned to session with now less than 16 days remaining to address the many issues impacting
TAKE ACTION: Tell Nebraska’s U.S. Senators to Pass Crucial COVID-19 Relief
Over two months ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act, which closed gaps in previous relief measures
