In my blog post last week about the new KIDS COUNT Data Book, I pointed to the dark cloud overshadowing Nebraska’s high national ranking in child well-being. Our 9th-place finish demonstrated that we do pretty well compared with the other 49 states – but masked our own worsening atmosphere in…...
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.…...
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,…...
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.…...
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…...
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. …...
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…...
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…...
