2011 marked a turning point for Voices for Children, as founding executive director Kathy Bigsby Moore retired after 23 years of leading the organization. At the completion of my first year as the new Executive Director, I was passionate about continuing her legacy and all the work that Voices for Children is known for. [...]
Legislative Scorecard 2012
Our state senators make a lot of choices over the course of the legislative session, and the 102nd Legislative Session (2011-2012) was no exception. During the two year session, 15 of Voices for Children’s priority bills made it to a final vote. Today we present our first ever legislative scorecard – a complete accounting [...]
Are we failing our mothers?
With Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, we’ve been thinking about moms and the important role they play in families and communities. Moms aren’t just important to us on a personal level – sure, she gave birth to you and fed you when you were a tiny baby and patiently bandaged your skinned knees every [...]
LB 972: Make Changes to Nebraska’s Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers
As Introduced: The bill would have placed the YRTCs under the administration of Nebraska’s Department of Correctional Services rather than the Department of Health and Human Services, breaking apart the responsibilities of DHHS’ Office of Juvenile Services. As Amended: The bill no longer transfers the YRTCs to the Department of Corrections. Instead, it limits the [...]
Spotlight Gala 2012
Save the date for the 2012 Spotlight Gala! Saturday, September 15, 2012 5:30 pm Embassy Suites, La Vista
Legislative Update: Sine Die Edition
Back in January, lawmakers and advocates declared that the 2012 Legislative Session would be the “Session of Children.” Looking back at the conclusion of the session, we see that still holds true. 2012 was a busy session for Voices for Children in Nebraska. We testified on a record number of bills and had many of [...]
LB 1041: Streamline Public Benefit Programs
As introduced: This bill attempts to simplify and streamline public benefit requirements by: requiring alignment of verification procedures across various public benefit programs; maintaining legislative oversight over public benefit administration by requiring the collection and reporting of data relating to access to public benefit programs and case closures; coordinating renewals for public benefits by using [...]
LB 599: Allow All Low-Income Mothers to Receive Prenatal Care Coverage under Medicaid
This bill would direct the Department of Health and Human Services to apply for a state plan amendment or waiver to provide prenatal services under the targeted low-income child health option of the CHIP. Program services would be prenatal care and pregnancy-related services connected to the health of the unborn child whose mothers meet program [...]
LB 1038: Blood Lead Poisoning Prevention
As introduced: The bill would require blood-lead testing prior to school enrollment and refer parents whose children have high blood-lead levels to special education resources. As amended: The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a prevention and outreach plan to prevent and treat elevated blood lead levels. Children receiving health [...]
LB 826: Legislative Approval of Medicaid Cuts
As introduced: The bill would require legislative approval of all significant policy changes to the Medicaid program including cutting or eliminating services or increasing co-pays. Introducing Senator(s): Dubas, Bloomfield, Campbell, Cook, Krist, Lathrop, McGill, Mello, Nordquist Committee: Health and Human Services Committee Committee Hearing Date: January 25, 2012 Current Status: Indefinitely postponed. Estimated Fiscal Impact: [...]
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Spotlight Video Series: Nutrition
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Spotlight Gala: Celebrating 25 years of Voices for Children
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Spotlight Gala Reservations
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Legislative Scorecard 2012
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Are we failing our mothers?
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Mary Thunker: They sure don\'t!!! Good to be able to see the ...
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Jill Westfall: We used all of our priority bills that made it to ...
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