November is National Adoption Month! We decided to kick off the month by looking at some state facts and policies that tell us more about how to strengthen adoption as a permanency option for children in our state foster care system. Be sure to click the infographic for a closer…...
Thank You Carolyn!
Today marks Carolyn Rooker’s final day as executive director at Voices for Children in Nebraska. Over the past five years, Carolyn has been the driving force behind the growth of Voices for Children and has laid a strong foundation for policy change that will reshape the lives of children across…...
Bipartisan Movements in Federal Child Welfare Legislation
With the 2016 session of the Nebraska Legislature just around the corner, our policy team is gearing up to continue building pathways to opportunity for children in our state. Although much of our work at Voices is centered on advancing policies in the Unicameral, we also monitor federal legislation that…...
We’re Hiring: Executive Director
Job Summary: The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of Voices for Children in Nebraska. The Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission to be the independent voice building pathways to opportunity for all children and families through research, policy and community engagement....
Pro-Kid Policy Changes 2015: Child Welfare
In Nebraska, bills that advance out of the Legislature and are signed by the Governor typically become law three months after the Legislature has adjourned sine die, unless the bill contains an emergency clause, rendering it in effect upon approval by the Governor. With all bills passed during the 2015…...
Fewer Nebraska Children Living in Poverty
Children and families being able to meet their basic needs is imperative to the overall well-being and success of our state’s future leaders and workforce. Nebraska families must be able to achieve financial security and our policies should support them in building a strong future for their children. One…...
