WHAT'S NEW

6/17/2010 - New issue brief on prenatal care in Nebraksa released.

6/17/2010 - Child's View newsletter now available

4/30/2010 - A Child Welfare System in Trouble

4/13/2010 - See the latest Legislative Update for a recap of the victories and losses for children as the Legislature winds down for the session

4/9/2010 - Voices for Children press statement on reaction to the loss of two lead agencies provinding child welfare services.
    Omaha World-Herald
    Lincoln Journal Star

3/25/2010 - Midlands Voices: Protection of prenatal care urgent policy for Nebraska - OpEd by Executive Director Kathy Moore and Board President, Keith Allen in today's Omaha World-Herald

3/19/2010 - Tell our lawmakers we want babies born healthy. Sign on to our letter at www.babiesbornhealthy.com

3/19/2010 - Governor not budging on prenatal care
   Omaha World Herald

3/9/2010 - LB 1110 advances out of committee
    Lincoln Journal Star

3/8/2010 - Be sure to check out www.babiesbornhealthy.com to join the conversation on prenatal care.

Watch our three new videos on the importance of prenatal care:

3/5/2010 - Check out our special page on LB 1110 and take action today to protect prenatal care.

3/1/2010 - 1,500 Nebraska babies lose their prenatal care coverage today. Be sure to visit www.babiesbornhealthy.com to learn more about the issue and add your voice to the cause.

2/15/2010 - Call your senator today and urge them to support protecting prenatal care for expectant moms! See the Legislative Update for talking points.
   Investing in Healthy Moms and Healthy Babies
   Prenatal Care Fact Sheet

2/11/2010 - Bill to require drug testing for welfare comes under fire
    Linclon Journal Star

1/28/2010 - Voices for Children provided testimony before the Judiciary Committee on LB 800 and LB 923 yesterday.

1/22/2010 - With the legislature back in session, Voices for Children resumes its weekly Legislative Update.

1/13/2010 - Voices for Children releases its 17th annual Kids Kids Count in Nebraska Report
    Download Report
    View County Data


1/13/2010 - Kids Count in Nebraska Report in the media
   Omaha World-Herald
   Lincoln Journal Star
   Lincoln Journal Star
   Grand Island Independent
   Associated Press
   Norfolk Daily News
   10/11 News

12/28/09 - Focus on families' health Midlands Voices column in the Omaha World-Herald by Kathy Bigsby Moore.

12/15/09 - Let's give youth a better chance Public Pulse letter from Voices for Children's Policy Coordinator, Tiffany Seibert, in the Omaha World-Herald.

12/14/09 - The latest issue Child's View is now available. Be sure to check out information on Voices for Children's work with faith-based organizations.

12/11/09 - Voices for Children's Annemarie Bailey Fowler recognized as one of the Midlands Business Journal's 40 Under 40.
   Midlands Business Journal

11/6/09 - Midland's Voices: Programs for kids, families can't afford any more cuts
     Omaha World Herald

10/1/09 - The latest issue of Child's View highlights the release of the National KIDS COUNT Data Book and our summer activities.

9/29/09 - Nebraska poverty rate fell in 2008
     Omaha World Herald

9/19/09 - Neb. gets $569,917 in adoption bonus
     Omaha World Herald

9/18/09 - Changes sought in how kids testify
     Omaha World Herald

9/13/09 - Many haven kids still far from home
     Omaha World Herald

7/28/2009 - The Annie E. Casey Foundation released the 20th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, profiling the well-being of America's children on a state-by-state basis.
     View/Download the complete Data Book
     View Nebraska data on the KIDS COUNT Data Center

7/19/09 - Executive Director Kathy Bigsby Moore on the death of 12-year-old Michael Belitz:
     Omaha World Herald

7/15/2009 - Voices for Children in Nebraska releases a new issue brief on the family budget. How much income does it take for a family to make ends meet? Read more to find out.

7/15/2009 - Read a recap of the legislative session in the new issue of Child's View available now.

6/29/2009 - At a critical juncture, no one is at the helm of state's HHS
   Omaha World-Herald

6/5/2009 - Sine Die edition of the Legislative Update now available.

6/3/2009 - Omaha-area summer food service progam fliers are available here:
    Omaha Public Schools
    Westside Public Schools
    Papillion-LaVista Schools
    Holy Name

5/21/2009 - Nebraska Legislature passes 'safe haven' package of bills
    KETV

5/21/2009
- Opportunity@Work releases The Family Bottom Line More info
   Omaha World Herald
   Lincoln Journal Star

4/30/2009 - Safe haven package of bills advances
   Omaha World Herald
   Lincoln Journal Star
   Grand Island Independent

4/29/09 - Residents gather to discuss health care reform
   Grand Island Independent

4/16/2009 - Safe haven- inspired efforts shrinking
   Omaha World Herald

4/13/2009 - New fact sheet on LB 307 - Life without Parole for Juveniles bill - is now available
    View fact sheet

3/28/2009 - Voices' Executive Director quoted on Foster Care Review Board report
     Lincoln Journal Star

3/10/2009 - Senators seek compromise for kids
    KOLN/KGIN

3/9/2009 -
Safe haven issues cause uneasy debate at the Legislature
     Lincoln Journal Star

For more on Voices for Children's position on LB 356, view our testimony

2/25/2009 - Nebraska lawmakers condisder bill to address children's behavioral health coverage
     AP (via LJS)
     Lincoln Journal Star

2/25/2009 - State Senator's hear bill on expanding Kids Connection
    KETV
    NET Radio

2/24/2009 - The lastest issue of the Child's View newsletter has been posted.

2/9/2009 - A Work of Heart Gala photos availabe on the web
   Omaha World Herald
   Metro Magazine

2/6/2009 - A Work of Heart honoree, Vern Kephart, featured in the Omaha World Herald

2/1/2009
- Voices for Children Executive Director, Kathy Bigsby Moore, quoted in Omaha World Herald story about safe haven kids
Omaha World Herald

1/18/2009 - Omaha Teen Tries to Break Free From Poverty
View story on KETV

1/14/2009 -
Media highlights from the Kids Count in Nebraska Report Release
   Omaha World Herald
   Lincoln Journal Star
   Grand Island Indepedent

1/13/2009 - Kids Count in Nebraska 2008 Report released today.
Download report
View Kids Count page

1/4/2009 - A Work of Heart Award Recipient, Verna Kephart, profiled on KETV
View story

12/29/2008 - Voices' Executive Director, Kathy Moore, featured in Omaha World Herald story on HHS and Magellan
View article

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