Safety, permanency and well-being are goals for all children and youth, especially those in foster care, but what does permanency mean and what is being done in Nebraska to ensure that children and youth in foster care achieve permanency? In short, permanency refers to the need of all children and…...
Why juvenile justice reform can’t wait
Today marks the 50th of 90 days in this year’s legislative session, and the start of day-long floor debate. In the midst of furiously reading bills and amendments, analyzing fiscal notes, and making sense of negotiations and compromises, it’s sometimes easy to get caught up in the process and forget…...
Healthy babies are still worth the investment! – Oppose LB 518
Voices for Children is in opposition to LB 518 which would repeal a bill enacted last year to restore prenatal care for all low-income Nebraska babies. Research continues to support the fact that prenatal care is both essential to healthy birth outcomes and cost-effective when compared to the cost of…...
Kids named a policy priority
As the Legislative session reaches its midway point, State Senators and the Standing Committees all have an opportunity to designate their priority bills. Those bills identified as priorities are more likely to make it to the full legislature for debate, and, with any luck, final passage. Most years, we’re lucky…...
An alternative response in child welfare
March 15, 2013 To: Members of the Judiciary Committee From: Sarah Forrest, Policy Coordinator- Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Re: Support for LB 503 – Implementing an Alternative Response Pilot Project We all want children to grow up protected, safe, and loved. Our child welfare system in Nebraska…...
