The 25th annual Kids Count in Nebraska Report includes an in-depth look at Nebraska’s children with disabilities. What is a Disability? Disability is an umbrella term reflecting the interaction between a person’s body and the society in which they live. People with disabilities experience one or more of the following three…...
A Path to Prosperity for All Nebraskans
Today’s release of the annual Prosperity Now Scorecard shows that though the national economy has seen positive gains in recent years, policymakers are not doing enough to ensure that low- and moderate-income Nebraskans are able to share in this prosperity. Nebraska is ranked 18th in the nation overall for outcomes in financial…...
Kids Count 2017 is on its way!
We have been busy this fall compiling data and putting together the 2017 Kids Count in Nebraska Report – our biggest and best yet! This year’s book contains data in each of our five issues areas: health, education, economic stability, child welfare, and juvenile justice as well as population level demographics,…...
Hello from the new Voices for Children intern, Julie Le
As an undergraduate student at Creighton University, majoring in philosophy and minoring in international relations and French, I am very grateful for this opportunity to learn by working with the Voices for Children team. Everyone has been so kind and welcoming, which makes me look forward to coming into the…...
House Budget Committee breaks promise to our children
While the nation is watching the Senate take up proposals designed to dismantle health care for children, the elderly and disabled, and low-income families, the House Budget Committee finalized its vision for the country last week. Though details have yet to be released, the plan paints a gloomy future for…...
30th Birthday Gala: Honorary Family Sandy and Kate Dodge
On September 22, Voices for Children in Nebraska will celebrate 30 years of victories for kids at our 30th Birthday Gala. Today, we proudly announce Sandy and Kate Dodge will serve as our 30th Birthday Gala Honorary Family. N.P. “Sandy” Dodge, Chairman of the NP Dodge Company is the fourth generation of…...
Equality Before the Law: Race and Ethnicity in Nebraska’s Juvenile Justice System
All youth involved in the juvenile justice system deserve equal access to appropriate treatment in order to become healthy, law-abiding adults. Responding to problematic behaviors in an age-appropriate way is important to ensure all youth have the best opportunities to succeed. However, both in Nebraska and nationally, the data show…...
