“The Fosters” – Issues of Race and Culture in Foster Care
On The Fosters this week, the two common themes that arose throughout the episode were race, ethnicity, and culture. This […]
Child Welfare
Child Welfare
Child Welfare
Reviewing “The Fosters” – Educational Stability in Foster Care
On The Fosters this week, there were several intriguing plotlines that arose throughout the episode. We are going to narrow
Child Welfare
The Fosters and the Sibling Placement in Foster Care
As promised, the child welfare team tuned in for The Fosters again this week, and for a second consecutive week
Child Welfare
Reviewing “The Fosters” – Playing by the (unwritten) rules
As mentioned in our last blog, this week’s premier of the new ABC Family television show “The Fosters” covered a
Child Welfare
Child Welfare Team tunes in and reviews new foster care TV show
This week, the television network ABC Family aired a new show called “The Fosters” about a same-sex couple and their
Child Welfare
LB 216 will make a difference – thank you
Yesterday, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 216 on a vote of 44-2. LB 216 will allow Nebraska to join more
Child Welfare
Take Action: Thank senators for passing LB 216
Today, the Legislature passed LB 216, the bill to extend voluntary services and support to age 21 for young people
Child Welfare
One Step Closer to a Bright Future
Groups of young Nebraskans waiting in the Capitol lobby to speak with senators has become a regular occurrence this legislative
Child Welfare
Take Action TODAY: Remove barriers facing youth who age out of foster care
Nebraska’s current foster care system results in poor outcomes for too many young people who age out of foster care.
Child Welfare
Success Beyond 18 launches to give young people a better path to success
Monday, young people with experience in foster care teamed up with legislators and child welfare experts from across the country
