TY state senators for moving #LB41 off Gen. File. It updates #Nebr statute for prenatal syphilis screening to the best practice of 3 screens to address #Nebraska's 1,100% increase in rates of congenital syphilis, or babies born with syphilis. FFN testimony:

Thank you state senators for moving #LB22 to the 2nd round of debate today. Introduced by @George4NE, it allows evidence-based nurse #HomeVisiting programs to bill Medicaid for services. It moved on a 43-0 vote. FFN testimony in support of LB22:

MAÑANA a la 1:30 p.m. y a las 7 p.m.: La Subdirectora de FFN, Elizabeth Everett, presentará la lista de FFN de temas legislativos importantes para la primera infancia en 2025 de la Unicameral de Nebraska. 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

TOMORROW at 1:30 pm & 7 pm: FFN will present an update of #EarlyChildhood legislation we're monitoring in the Unicameral. After registering, you'll receive a link to join a Zoom call. Register: 1:30 pm: 7 pm: #NEleg #Nebraska

FFN's Everett in support of #LB457 to require #childcares to have an anaphylaxis policy: LB457 mandates that the state establish a model anaphylaxis policy that includes health plans, emergency response & communication. #NEleg @BostarEliot

FFN's Everett in support of #LB457 to require childcares to have an anaphylaxis policy: There is no current requirement for #childcare programs to have a policy in place for managing a severe allergic reaction should one occur. #NEleg @BostarEliot

FFN's Elizabeth Everett is testifying in support of #LB457 to require #childcares to have an anaphylaxis policy: Prioritizing children's safety and health enhances parents' confidence in the caregiver. #NEleg @BostarEliot

Provider Jennifer Schmitz in favor of #LB457 to require #childcares to have an anaphylaxis policy: It will help create an environment where children w/ severe allergies can be cared for safely, w/ confidence that providers are prepared to act swiftly & appropriately. #NEleg

Childcare provider/parent Jennifer Schmitz is testifying in favor of #LB457 to require #childcares to have an anaphylaxis policy: LB457 is vital to ensuring providers have clear policies & procedures in place to handle anaphylaxis emergencies. #NEleg @BostarEliot

State Sen. Eliot Bostar is introducing #LB457 which requires licensed #childcare programs to have an anaphylaxis policy if they are caring for a child with a known food allergy. #NEleg @BostarEliot

Today: FFN's Elizabeth Everett will testify in support of #LB457 which requires licensed #EarlyChildhood programs to adopt an anaphylaxis policy if they are caring for a child with a known food allergy. #NEleg Hearing begins at 1:30 p.m. CT. Watch:

Tuesday, 2/11, FFN Deputy Director Elizabeth Everett will lead an overview of FFN’s bill watchlist for this year's session of the #Nebraska Legislature. Join us on Zoom at 1:30p or 7p CT. Register: 1:30p 7p #NEleg

Martes, 11 de febrero, FFN va a discutir los proyectos de ley que estamos siguiendo en la Legislatura de Nebraska. Los invitamos a unirse a una llamada por Zoom a la 1:30 p.m. o a las 7 p.m. CST. Regístrense: 1:30 pm 7 pm

Hearing for #LB457 is Mon., 2/10, at 1:30p CT. Sen. Bostar's bill requires #EarlyChildhood programs to adopt an anaphylaxis policy if they are caring for a child with a known food allergy; have option to adopt a policy developed by the state. @BostarEliot

FFN's Sara Howard is testifying in support of #LB104 at its hearing before the #NEleg HHS Cmte: The bill calls for an annual report on the status of home visiting in #Nebraska, which should help lawmakers & public see the outcomes of their investment in these impt. programs. #PN3

FFN's Sara Howard is testifying in support of #LB104 at its hearing before the #NEleg HHS Cmte: This bill creates a statutory structure & definition for evidenced-based home visiting program that achieve specific positive outcomes for parents & their children. #Nebraska #PN3

FFN's Sara Howard is testifying in support of #LB104 at its hearing before the #NEleg HHS Cmte: #HomeVisiting is offered to families at risk across the state, typically during pregnancy or in the first 3 years after birth. #Nebraska #PN3

Anahi Salazar, Voices for Children in support of #LB104: #HomeVisiting improves outcomes for children and families, from enhancing school readiness to reducing maternal depression. #Nebraska #PN3

Dezarae Brandt, testifying in favor of #LB104: #HomeVisiting is particularly valuable in rural communities w/ limited access to services & social isolation. Our rural site serves about 100 families & we are expanding into 4 additional counties this spring. #PN3

Dezarae Brandt, testifying in favor of #LB104: As a former probation officer for nearly a decade, since becoming a home visitor I've seen the life-changing impact #HomeVisiting has on families struggling with housing/food insecurity, unmet medical needs, addiction & more. #PN3