Child development and well-being is influenced not only by a child’s home environment but also by the neighborhood in which he/she lives. Neighborhoods vary in the resources they provide, such as in school quality, parks and other public spaces, child care centers, and health care availability. Additionally, poverty rates, adult…...
2016 Spotlight Gala: Live Auction Preview
Browse through some of our live auction packages! These and much more will be available at the Spotlight Gala next Saturday, September 24. The live auction is just part of the fun of the evening! There will also be a hosted cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction, and the 2016 Spotlight Gala awards ceremony, where…...
TANF Asset Limits Provide a Barrier to Financial Stability
Programs such as Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) should provide support to families as they work toward financial independence. Structured properly, these programs can greatly benefit children and their families. However, programs do not always function as effectively as they could. A recent…...
Back to School: Is Your School a Hunger-Free Zone?
August means that it’s back to school season in Nebraska! As students and teachers gear up for a full year of learning in the classroom, we at Voices are turning our attention to an important factor in academic success: proper nutrition. Research tells us that hunger negatively impacts academic performance,…...
Spotlight Series: The Honorable Douglas F. Johnson
On September 24, Voices for Children in Nebraska will honor those who have made an exceptional impact in ensuring Nebraska is the best place to be a kid. Over the next several weeks, Voices will highlight the 2016 Spotlight Gala honorees. We continue our Spotlight Series today with our 2016 Individual Award…...
Hello from the New LVC Policy and Research Associate
I am Caitlin Scaife and I am excited to being working with Voices for Children as the new Policy and Research Associate through Lutheran Volunteer Corps. I graduated from Grinnell College in May with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies. During my time at…...
Spotlight Series: Ann Coyne, Ph.D.
On September 24, Voices for Children in Nebraska will honor those who have made an exceptional impact in ensuring Nebraska is the best place to be a kid. Over the next several weeks, Voices will highlight the 2016 Spotlight Gala honorees. We continue our Spotlight Series today with our 2016 Lifetime…...
Spotlight Series: Senator Ben and Diane Nelson
On September 24, Voices for Children in Nebraska will honor those who have made an exceptional impact in ensuring Nebraska is the best place to be a kid. Over the next several weeks, Voices will highlight the 2016 Spotlight Gala honorees. We begin our special Spotlight Series today with our 2016 Honorary Family:…...
2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Family and Community
In June, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released the 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book – an annual ranking of states on 16 key indicators of child well-being in the areas of Economic Well-being, Education, Health, and Family and Community. In this year’s Data Book, Nebraska received an overall ranking of…...
