Meet the 2014 Good Apple Awards Honorees – Husch Blackwell LLP
On October 2nd, we will be honoring people and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to justice and opportunity for […]
Child Welfare
Children fleeing violence in Central America may also be fleeing human trafficking
Our last blog on human trafficking discussed the vulnerabilities of minors, many of whom are part of the child welfare
Child Welfare
RELEASE – Federal HHS approves Bridge to Independence program
***For Immediate Release*** August 21, 2014 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 Email: jsheldon@upgrade.neappleseed.org Federal HHS approves
Child Welfare
Human trafficking disproportionately affects youth in foster care
Our Child Welfare Team at Appleseed is beginning to dig deeper into the issue of human trafficking because of its
A fun, rewarding weekend at Camp Catch-Up
Camp Catch-Up, a program of the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF), has offered siblings separated by foster care, adoption, and
Child Welfare, Immigrants & Communities
RELEASE – Nebraska groups urge Congress to protect children seeking safety
For Immediate Release Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@upgrade.neappleseed.org Dawn Bashara
Children fleeing violence need a compassionate response
Over the last decade, escalating violence in much of Central America has reached unimaginable levels. As the drug trade has
Child Welfare, Immigrants & Communities
Humanitarian crisis requires acting in children’s best interests
Note: This post by Appleseed Child Welfare Director Sarah Helvey and Immigrants & Communities staff attorney Omaid Zabih addresses the
Child Welfare
Nebraska Court of Appeals makes influential decisions on Indian Child Welfare Act
***For Immediate Release*** May 20, 2014 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@upgrade.neappleseed.org
Child Welfare
LB 853 would help young Nebraskans have best chance at success
During the 2013 Legislative session, state senators passed LB 216, a landmark piece of legislation to help remove barriers to
