Changes in Nebraska Foster Care Review Board

Tools

by General Reporter

Story Created: Dec 12, 2010 at 12:22 AM CDT

Story Updated: Dec 12, 2010 at 12:22 AM CDT

Two members of Nebraska Foster Care Review Board won't get reappointed. Governor Dave Heineman sent letters to Alfredo Ramirez and Ron Albin, informing them that their terms end January 1st.
A spokeswoman for Heineman says the governor often changes board appointments to involve more people. The unpaid review board has been critical of efforts to privatize Nebraska's child welfare system.
But the governor says changes needed to be made.
"What we've done in Nebraska for the past forty years hasn't worked. We have the highest percentage of out of home placements in America," said Governor Dave Heineman.
Last year, private agencies began taking over welfare services. Since then at least three have of those agencies ended their contracts with the state due to infrastructure or financial problems.

On Demand

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Poll

Do you think Dave Heineman should run for U.S. Senate?

  • Yes
  • No

Local Gas Prices

Lowest Gas Prices in Tri-Cities
Nebraska Gas Prices provided by GasBuddy.com

KHASTV on Facebook

Weather Closings