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Nebraska Expanding Family Services

Nebraska Expanding Family Services

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During a news conference, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed September as “Child Welfare Workforce Development Month” in appreciation of the work being done by State teammates, agencies, and partners to provide critical services to children and families in Nebraska. He credited leaders across the state for helping Nebraska to rank #8 nationally in Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2022 state rankings of child well-being.

Stephanie Beasley, Director of the DHHS Division of Children and Family Services says they have new authority to act….

She also announced new programs beginning October first to provide enhanced services to Nebraskans…..

Beasley says they are also expanding therapy programs….

She says they have added one hundred five specialists in their division this year.

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