NE: Children's
Monday, April 15, 2024
NE rolls out new disability support for 850 families
As the country observes Autism Acceptance Month, Nebraska families raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder are among those learning they will …
Bill in NE would allow parents to 'opt out' of newborn screenings
Every state has been screening newborns for several decades, usually performing a heel-prick blood test, a hearing test and a heart check. Several …
Kentucky-inspired bill would help NE child care providers, workforce
In the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll 61% agreed there's a shortage of affordable child care in their communities, and more than 75% said their communities …
Report: Nebraska children of color have less well-being than white peers
On a new report, Nebraska's white children scored high on well-being compared with their peers nationwide - but the same can't be said for the …
NE has until Jan. 1 to opt in to food assistance for 150,000 children
Roughly one in eight Nebraskans who have experienced hunger is a child. The state has a chance to help their families afford groceries, but must 'opt …
There's a lot going on in NE school libraries
This last day of American Education Week is a great time to highlight school librarians. Nebraska's school libraries have probably changed since you …
Hunger Action Month finds NE food bank in "crisis mode"
It is Hunger Action Month, and a Nebraska organization fighting hunger said action is badly needed, at both the national and state levels. In a June …
Breastfeeding Month: Advocates Say Practice Needs 'Normalizing'
August is National Breastfeeding Month, focused on the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies as well as the restrictions some encounter…
Despite #1 Rank for 'Economic Well-Being,' NE Parents Struggle
Nebraska children rank first in the nation for economic well-being in the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2023 Kids Count Data Book, and eighth for …
Reimagining Ways to Get Struggling Nebraska Families Back on Track
With a new legislative session on the horizon and new legislators after the November elections, the Coalition for a Strong Nebraska is bringing …
Reimaginando formas de recuperar a familias con dificultades en Nebraska
Con una nueva sesión legislativa a la vista y nuevos legisladores después de las elecciones de noviembre, la Coalición para un …
Conference on Grieving in Lincoln to Focus on Supporting Kids
Nebraska is one of six states participating in "No Child Grieves Alone," a series of regional conferences aiming to help communities recover after the…