All students should have the opportunity to access a quality education and earn a high school diploma. Many states have raised the minimum age at which students may drop out of high school. While a well-meaning policy, the research is inconclusive whether mandatory attendance actually increases the graduation rate. Attendance does…...
Reaction to announcement of KVC out as case management lead
KVC and DHHS announced today that they have reached an agreement that KVC will no longer provide case management and related services: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/newsroom_newsreleases.aspx Here is our reaction: It is our hope that there is a clear plan in place between DHHS and KVC to transfer case management. With the transition…...
advoKID Alert – Take action on LB 985 – Juvenile Services Pilot Project
Dear Advocate, Please take a moment to contact your Senator and urge them to advance and fund LB 985! Too often in Nebraska our juvenile justice system turns to out-of-home care, confinement, and state wardship for youth because of a lack of accessible, quality community- based services. We can do better for our children. Luckily,…...
