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  • In re Interest of Jazzmine W.

    Filed on July 1, 2008
    Not designated for permanent publication
    A-08-076
    SUMMARY: Once the court establishes a guardianship, the responsibility and authority of DHHS no longer exists other than that related to subsidized guardianships. However, the court has continuing jurisdiction over the case even after appointment of guardianship.

    On December 20, 2007, the court appointed Jazzmine’s aunt, Tammy, as [...]

  • More Nebraska children exiting welfare system

    BY MARTHA STODDARD
    WORLD-HERALD BUREAU
    Thursday    July 10, 2008
    LINCOLN — More Nebraska children left the state’s child welfare system than entered it during the two years since Gov. Dave Heineman issued directives aimed at reducing the number of state wards.
    The governor today called the trend a major accomplishment that reversed a steady climb [...]

  • HHS decision hurts mental health services, leaders say

    By NANCY HICKS / Lincoln Journal Star
    Saturday, Jul 05, 2008 - 12:38:52 am CDT
    The state’s decision early this year to curb the use of child welfare dollars for adults could make it more difficult for parents to be reunited with children, according to some local human service leaders.
    Some agencies and counselors [...]

  • Area drug court has begun

    Monday, June 16, 2008
    Contributed by Ashley Christensen
    Family Drug Court Coordinator

    The Federal Government has provided a grant to implement Family Drug Courts (FDC) in Iowa. Parents and Children Together (PACT): A Family Drug Court Initiative, in a joint effort from the Court personnel, area and county attorneys, the Department of Human Services, Jackson [...]

  • Court says state erred in family meddling

    Published Saturday May 24, 2008
    BY MARTHA STODDARD
    WORLD-HERALD BUREAU
    LINCOLN — A child welfare worker who wrongfully talked a Kimball, Neb., man into giving up his daughter for adoption must pay damages to the girl, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday.
    The high court agreed with the Kimball County District Court that Kelly Case, a caseworker for the [...]

  • Kearney - DHHS Presentation

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  • Norfolk - DHHS Presentation

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