Position Summary: As a member of the Voices for Children in Nebraska staff, the Child Welfare Policy Associate will work collaboratively to tell the whole story of children both at risk of abuse and neglect and in our child welfare system. They will assist the Policy Coordinator in driving…...
LB220: Continuous Eligibility for Children’s Health Insurance Program
Health care access for children plays a critical role in healthy development. Children need continuous health care coverage to ensure they receive timely access to immunizations, developmental screenings, and preventative services. In 2002, children enrolled in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) were considered continually eligible for 6 months, which decreased the likelihood that…...
Our prosperous future requires an investment in kids
Today, Voices for Children in Nebraska’s Executive Director, Carolyn Rooker, issued the following statement in response to Governor Heineman’s State of the State Address: This legislative session, lawmakers must be future-thinking in their budget decisions – both on the revenue and spending side – and prioritize services that will put…...
New Legislative session brings hope for kids
On Wednesday, Nebraska’s 103rd Legislature got off to a fantastic start. New senators were sworn in and senators elected their leadership for the next two years. A lot has been made of the so-called balance of power between political parties in the media (Legislature shifts more moderate with election…...
A small step forward on child care
Research supports the fact that early learning experiences are necessary to healthy intellectual, social, and emotional development. Such experiences create a foundation for children to be successful students and eventually productive, contributing adults. Voices for Children believes that financial investments in working families and their children are investments in the…...
