Aging Out of Foster Care – Nebraska

Neb. bill would expand foster care benefits, Associated Press, February 5, 2012, Fremont Tribune: “Children who age out of Nebraska’s foster care system could qualify for medical benefits, financial aid for school and caseworker help until they turn 21, under a measure in the Legislature. Advocates said the measure would help young adults in foster care adjust to adulthood when they have no other support. But the bill will likely face strong resistance from budget-conscious lawmakers as they sort through a priority list that includes the governor’s tax cut plan, funding for higher education and other child welfare reforms…”