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The Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Takes Off in Nebraska

  With so many Nebraskans working hard to ensure our children and youth can be successful, we occasionally invite other advocates doing great work to add their perspective as a guest blogger.  If you have a story to add that will help tell the whole story of Nebraska’s kids, contact…...

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25 for 25: Legislative Trainings and Updates

  At Voices for Children in Nebraska the primary focus of our advocacy for the last 25 years has been on state-level legislative advocacy.  As part of that work, we make an effort to educate and energize every day Nebraskans to be advocates for children themselves.  Taking a look through…...

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KIDS COUNT: How to reverse the bad trends, boost the good

For the 18% of Nebraska kids in poverty, and for the 24% of kids whose parents don’t have secure employment, each day is governed by difficult choices that must be made on their behalf. New shoes for growing feet, or nutritious meals on the dinner table? A trip to the…...

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KIDS COUNT shows worsening economic picture

In my blog post last week about the new KIDS COUNT Data Book, I pointed to the dark cloud overshadowing Nebraska’s high national ranking in child well-being. Our 9th-place finish demonstrated that we do pretty well compared with the other 49 states – but masked our own worsening atmosphere in…...

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25 for 25: Lessons Learned from Safe Haven

We are commemorating our 25th Anniversary with 25 posts about our history and accomplishments between now and the Spotlight Gala on September 15.  Join us for a celebration of Voices for Children and all of the organizations, lawmakers, and individuals who have supported our work on behalf of children.  For details, visit voicesforchildren.com/spotlight-gala.…...

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Lutheran Volunteer Corps member Caitlin Pardue reflects on year at Voices for Children

Editor’s note:  This post is from Caitlin Pardue, our Lutheran Volunteer Corps member for 2011-2012.  Today is her last day with us at Voices for Children.  We are honored to have had her with us this year and wish her all the best in her future journey as an advocate…...

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2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book

Each year, the KIDS COUNT Data Book presents an update on how the nation’s kids are faring, state-by-state, in a cross-section of topics. For the past few years in Nebraska, we’ve grown used to a national ranking of 9th overall – and this year we keep that position. Great news,…...

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Spotlight on RESPECT, Nonprofit Organization Award Recipient

Voices for Children is pleased to present the award for a nonprofit organization doing great work to RESPECT. Over the past decade, RESPECT has helped to decrease violence and abuse in our communities. RESPECT uses theatre programs, in-service and parent training as a tool for talking, teaching, and learning problem-solving…...

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25 for 25: Crossing the Domestic Violence and Child Welfare Divide

We are commemorating our 25th Anniversary with 25 posts about our history and accomplishments between now and the Spotlight Gala on September 15.  Join us for a celebration of Voices for Children and all of the organizations, lawmakers, and individuals who have supported our work on behalf of children.  For details, visit voicesforchildren.com/spotlight-gala.…...

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Spotlight on KETV, Business Award Recipeint

  Voices for Children in Nebraska is honored to recognize KETV for its dedication to excellence in reporting and its long-standing relationship with Voices for Children. KETV has partnered with Voices for Children since the early days of the organization. In the early 1990’s KETV produced and aired a series…...

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