Last chance to pass important Child Welfare bill
Time is running out to pass the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) before the U.S. Congress adjourns next week. […]
Child Welfare
Foster Care Reform Update – November 2016
IN THIS ISSUE Policy Spotlight: Interim Study Examines Nebraska’s Age of Majority Court Opinions: In re Interest of Antonio J.
Standing up for justice
Every day when we come to work at Nebraska Appleseed, we walk through a door that reads “Stand Up For
Foster Care Reform Update – October 31, 2016
IN THIS ISSUE Policy Spotlight: Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Legislative Resolution Hearings Court Opinions: In re Interest of Jameson
Jim Wolf Equal Justice Award – Kathy Bigsby Moore
Nebraska Appleseed is proud to recognize phenomenal advocates who have made contributions to the fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans
Foster Care Reform Update – September 29, 2016
IN THIS ISSUE Policy Spotlight: OIG 2015-2016 Annual Report Released Court Opinions: In re Interest of Cristalyla. et al., In
Help pass this important Child Welfare bill in Congress
Research shows the best outcomes for children come when you can keep them together with their parents in their own
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
Foster Care Reform Update
POLICY SPOTLIGHT New Social Security Income Policy Supports Youth Aging Out of Foster Care As advocates and attorneys working with
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
