Big News: Paid Sick Leave Ballot Initiative Filed
Today, Nebraska advocates filed a ballot initiative for the November 2024 election to require all businesses to offer paid sick […]
Child Welfare
RELEASE: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds the Indian Child Welfare Act
***For Immediate Release***June 15, 2023 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@upgrade.neappleseed.org U.S. Supreme Court Correctly Upholds
2023 Legislative Session Wrap-up
Last Thursday, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning the body has concluded its work for the session. This year’s session
Taking A Closer Look at the Foster Care System: A Follow Up
We believe that all youth and families interacting with the foster care, or “child welfare,” system should be treated equitably,
Tyeisha’s Youth Fellowship Update
Tyeisha, one of our current Child Welfare Youth Fellows, is wrapping up her time with Nebraska Appleseed. As part of
Why Connection is Important in the Foster Care System
By Tyeisha Thompson, Child Welfare Youth Fellow I have been involved in the Child Welfare system since I was two.
Special Education at Pyrtle Elementary
By Tyeisha Thompson, Child Welfare Youth Fellow I had the privilege of speaking with a special education resource teacher to
My Experience as an Appleseed Fellow
By Tyeisha Thompson, Child Welfare Youth Fellow The Appleseed fellowship provides a safe, honest environment to form relationships with people
A historic year for Nebraska kids & families!
This has been a historic year for Child Welfare in Nebraska. After over a decade of policy and legal advocacy
WELCOME OUR NEW CHILD WELFARE YOUTH FELLOWS!
Please join us in welcoming our newest Child Welfare Youth Fellows, Neva and Tyeisha, to Nebraska Appleseed! Uplifting and creating
