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New Policy Coordinator for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice

  As Executive Director of Voices for Children in Nebraska, I would like to extend my formal welcome to Juliet Summers, our new Policy Coordinator for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice. Juliet will be responsible for overseeing our policy research, analysis, and advocacy efforts on behalf of children involved in…...

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5 scary facts about Nebraska’s kids and families

In honor of Halloween, we are counting down a few of the scariest facts we could think of related to Nebraska’s kids and families. 5) 69% of children in Nebraska who are uninsured are low-income and should qualify for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, but are not enrolled. 4) 1 year…...

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Saying Goodbye to an Advocate

This week, Voices for Children in Nebraska is saying goodbye to one of its long-time advocates for children and families – Sarah Forrest. During Sarah’s time as Policy Coordinator for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice at Voices for Children, we have achieved significant victories for kids. These victories were due…...

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Vote for Spotlight Gala in Metro Magazine Competition!

Voices for Children in Nebraska is a finalist in the “Big Event” from Metro Magazine. We need your vote to help Voices for Children in Nebraska be the top winner and receive a $10,000 prize! All you have to do is visit this website and vote for Voices for Children Spotlight Gala in…...

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Putting Families First: How Paid Leave Helps Families Succeed

With the changing nature of the workforce, it’s getting more and more challenging to balance the demands of the jobs we need and the families we love. States around the country are starting to take the lead on establishing policies that promote more family-friendly workplaces and both businesses and families…...

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The search is on for the next Kids Count cover kids!

Think the kids in your life have what it takes to be a Kids Count cover kid?  Submit your photos today! We want kids of all ages – from infants to teens and everything in between. We want photos of kids being kids – running, playing, laughing, or just hanging out –…...

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2014 Spotlight Gala Award Videos

The 2014 Spotlight Gala featured amazing videos of each of our award recipients. They were expertly produced by our friends at Rebel Interactive. Thanks again to Rebel Interactive for their high-quality work, and for being a Diamond Sponsor for the Spotlight Gala. If you couldn’t make it to the event or…...

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New Policy Research Associate Joins Voices for Children

My name is Jenna Sutton, and I just became the new Policy and Research Associate at Voices for Children in Nebraska through Lutheran Volunteer Corps. This past May, I graduated from a liberal arts college in Michigan called Hope College with a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Chemistry. I…...

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2014 National Kids Count Series: Health

Last month the Annie E. Casey Foundation released the 2014 KIDS COUNT Data Book highlighting state trends in child well-being and celebrating their 25th edition of the book by going back to 1990 and looking at changes in America’s children since then. Voices for Children in Nebraska is featuring a series on the data book…...

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2014 Spotlight Gala – Honorary Family

For the past 9 years, Voices for Children in Nebraska has been fortunate to connect with amazing families serving in the role of  Spotlight Gala – Honorary Family. We choose these families based on their dedication to improving the lives of children and their commitment to the power of community…...

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