In elementary school, children are still learning to use the dictionary, parse words and stories for meaning, and multiply and divide fractions. They have barely begun to explore American history and civics, much less crime, punishment, and legal rights and consequences. However, Nebraska has no minimum age for charging children…...
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…...
As Child Care Costs Increase, Nebraska Must Support Its Families
Our state and communities are stronger when we support parents in the workplace and ensure families can achieve financial security. Last week, a report was released detailing the rising cost of child care for families across the United States. In it, the authors revealed that for most working families with…...
YJAM Series: Making our Schools Safer for All Kids
Excellent schools are the foundation of a prosperous society where all people can succeed. A public school system that functions effectively for every child has the power to break the cycle of inter-generational poverty and open worlds of opportunity for all kids. Education can mean the difference between employability and…...
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: Economic Stability
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…...
