Kids Can’t Wait
Recently, state officials and national experts have commented that privatization can take a number of years to see results. But, […]
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Additional Child Welfare Funding and Restructuring Raises Additional Questions
On Friday, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announced that the state will be providing an additional $5.5
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Nebraska Supreme Court Declines Opportunity to Strengthen Rights of Siblings in Foster Care
On Friday, the Nebraska Supreme Court issued a decision that, unfortunately, limits who can raise the issue of a child’s
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State Fostering Connections Bill Passes Legislature!
On Thursday, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 177 on a vote of 47-0-2. LB 177 places key provisions of the
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Moratorium Agreement Reached in Child Welfare Reform, But Oversight Legislation Delayed
Yesterday, following a letter from the Governor agreeing to hold off on contracting with a new lead agency to provide
Child Welfare
State Fostering Connections Bill Advances
Yesterday, the Legislature voted 40-0 to give first round approval to LB 177, a bill that would place key provisions
Child Welfare
Enforcing Court Orders in the Best Interests of Children
Yesterday, the Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments in an appeal of a juvenile court’s order holding HHS in contempt for
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Happy Birthday to Nebraska Appleseed!
Today, Nebraska Appleseed celebrates its 15-year anniversary! Fifteen years ago, our founders incorporated Nebraska Appleseed with the mission that, like
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Proposed Legislative Moratorium on Child Welfare Privatization
On Tuesday, the HHS Committee voted 7-0 to advance LB 95, a bill to require accreditation of lead contractors, with
Child Welfare
Supreme Court to Decide Rights of Siblings in Foster Care
Yesterday, the Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving whether to place a child in foster care in
