Gov. Ricketts Recognizes State Teammates Working to Promote Child Welfare

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27 Sep 2022


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Governor Pete Ricketts and leaders in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognized child welfare specialists at a proclamation signing ceremony at the State Capitol.

Gov. Ricketts proclaimed September 2022 as “Child Welfare Workforce Development Month” in appreciation of the great 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.  Nebraska ranks higher than any neighboring state and is the top state in America in the category of children’s economic well-being.

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