Nebraska Ends Practice of Taking Foster Youths' Survivor Benefits

Nebraska ends practice of taking foster youths' survivor benefits

Nebraska will no longer divert federal survivor benefits for youths in foster care to help reimburse the costs of their care, becoming the 12th state nationally to do so.

Nebraska To End Practice of Taking Foster Youth’s Survivor Benefits

Yesterday, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order, directing Nebraska to stop using young people’s survivor benefits to pay for their foster care. This is a HUGE win for young people and their families, rightfully acknowledging that these are their benefits – not the State’s.  The Governor’s Executive Order not only orders Nebraska to stop taking these benefits, but also ensures youth are engaged and educated on their benefits, a…