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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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25 for 25: Individual Development Accounts

  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,…...

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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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25 for 25: Treating Kids like Kids in the Justice System

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 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: The Earned Income Tax Credit

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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A long road toward restoring prenatal care

  The bill (LB 599) that restores prenatal care coverage for low-income moms and their babies went into effect today – over two years since we started working to make it reality. In that time, we have worked alongside countless advocates, doctors, concerned citizens, and worried moms. Its has been…...

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Behavioral Health Issue Brief

Understanding children’s behavioral health and the best ways to address problems can be challenging.  When policymakers, advocates, and community members want to make a difference in the lives of children, it is helpful to have a solid understanding of the basics. We have created a series of 2-pagers to identify…...

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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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