The legislative session is in full swing and we had a busy week, testifying in committee hearings on eight bills. In case you missed anything, a summary of our week at the Nebraska Capitol is below. Child Welfare We submitted a letter of support for LB 107, which would close a…...
Emerging Adults: Health
The 2016 Kids Count in Nebraska Report includes an in-depth look at the first steps young people take along their transition away from childhood – emerging adulthood. This is a time of profound growth and development coupled with frequent life changes. The decisions made during these years lead to lifelong…...
Emerging Adults – Characteristics and Population
The 2016 Kids Count in Nebraska Report includes an in-depth look at the first steps young people take along their transition away from childhood – emerging adulthood. This is a time of profound growth and development coupled with frequent life changes. The decisions made during these years lead to lifelong…...
Voices for Children Testimony on LB 158
Voices for Children policy coordinator Juliet Summers testified in support of LB 158, a bill to change provisions relating to appointment of counsel to juveniles. Read her full testimony below or go here for a printable version of Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 158. To: Chairwoman Ebke and Members…...
Voices for Children Testimony on LB 334
Voices for Children Policy Associate Julia Tse testified in opposition to LB 334, a bill to change Department of Health and Human Services provisions relating to families and eliminate a Family Finding pilot project. Read her full testimony below. For a printable version of our testimony, click here. To: Members of the…...
Voices for Children Testimony on LB 235
Voices for Children Policy Coordinator Kaitlin Reece testified today in support of LB 235, a bill to clarify grant requirements for the Summer Food Service Program. Read her full testimony below. For a printable version of our testimony, click here. To: Members of the Education Committee From: Kaitlin Reece, Policy…...
Voices for Children testimony on LB 11
Today, Voices for Children Policy Coordinator Juliet Summers testified on LB 11, a bill to change provisions related to transfer of juvenile cases. You can read our entire LB 11 testimony below. For a printable version of our testimony, click here. To: Members of the Judiciary Committee From: Juliet Summers,…...
Voices for Children Testimony on LB 8
Today, Policy Coordinator Juliet Summers testified on LB 8, legislation that would provide for graduated response incentives and sanctions relating to juvenile probation. You can read our entire LB 8 testimony below. For a printable version of our testimony, click here. To: Members of the Judiciary Committee From: Juliet…...
2016 Kids Count in Nebraska Report
Today, we are excited to debut the 2016 Kids Count in Nebraska Report! Kids Count continues to be the most comprehensive source of data on the well-being of children in Nebraska and covers data in population, health, education, economic stability, child welfare, and juvenile justice and contains Voices for Children’s Index…...
