As introduced: By July 1, 2013, the Division of Children and Families Services of DHHS shall implement the reimbursement rate recommendations of the Foster Care Reimbursement Rate Committee as reported to the Legislature. The Division of Children and Families Services shall develop a pilot project to implement the standardized level…...
LB 562: Change provisions of the juvenile justice system (Seclusion, evidence based)
As introduced: The Office of Juvenile Services must adopt rules and regulations prohibiting the seclusion of juveniles placed with or committed to OJS for disciplinary purposes in any facility or treatment program operated by OJS or by a person under contract with OJS. Standards need to be created for the…...
LB 605: Expanding Access to Mental and Behavioral Health Services for Youth in the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice System through Telehealth
As introduced: On or before November 30, 2013, the Division of Behavioral Health Services Program shall create the Telehealth Behavioral Health Services Program to ensure timely access to clinically appropriate behavioral health services for youth in juvenile justice facilities and programs, juvenile detention centers, and out-of-home residential placements and for…...
LB 561: Change provisions and transfer responsibilities regarding the juvenile justice system (YRTC and community based services)
As introduced: The bill intended to reform Nebraska’s juvenile justice system by emphasizing treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of youth from entering the system in the first place. The bill appropriated $10 million for community-based services aid each fiscal year. It also made a number of structural changes: 1) The Youth…...
LB 265: A Positive Step Toward Increasing Kinship Placements
All children deserve to be raised by responsible adults with whom the child feels a bond. When children cannot safely remain with their parents, the best choice is usually for them to lie with extended family members, family friends, or other trusted adults. This practice is commonly referred to as…...
Expanding home visiting programs
Last week, the Legislature spent several hours debating our state budget and discussing how Nebraska plans to invest in our children over the next two years. One important decision was the rejection of an amendment to decrease funding for home visiting programs by $500,000. Visiting high-risk families in their…...
