The 2013 Spotlight Gala shines a spotlight on those who work to improve the lives of children and families through the presentation of the Spotlight Awards. I won’t give you Dr. Tom Tonniges’ resume, his extensive list of accomplishments, because frankly—it is too long for a blog post. What…...
Is Nebraska the next “Comeback State”?
Last week, the National Juvenile Justice Network and the Texas Public Policy Foundation released a new report on the promising juvenile justice trends in a number of states. These nine comeback states have successfully reversed earlier trends and significantly reduced youth incarceration, all while maintaining public safety....
Coming in 8th – or how Nebraska’s KIDS COUNT rank doesn’t tell the whole story
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s National KIDS COUNT Data Book was released on Monday. The Data Book provides policymakers and citizens with benchmarks of child well-being that in turn can enrich local, state, and national discussions concerning ways to secure better futures for all children. This book presents the latest trends in…...
