Good Life, Great Outcomes

Since 1982 the Foster Care Review Office (FCRO) has been the independent state agency responsible for overseeing the safety, permanency, and well-being of all children in out-of-home care in Nebraska. Through a process that includes case reviews, data collection and analysis, and accountability, the FCRO is the authoritative voice for all children and youth in out-of-home care.

A link to the Data Dashboards can be found on the left side of this page, just below publications. Available data includes current numbers of children impacted, the agencies and courts responsible, demographics, and key indicators, all of which can be sorted in ways most useful for you. The FCRO is committed to providing high-level and in-depth analysis through our data reporting so that system stakeholders and everyday Nebraskans alike have access to information related to youth in out-of-home care.

The 300 Citizen volunteers that have joined our review boards to review cases and provide recommendations are central to our mission. We would not be able to do what we do without their commitment.

Consider joining these dedicated volunteers in their work to improve children's lives. You can find information about becoming a volunteer board member here.

• Start here with ABOUT THE FCRO
• Explore our new DATA DASHBOARDS
• Review our Current Report on the status of children and youth in Nebraska's child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Thank you for supporting the FCRO's mission to make recommendations that result in meaningful change, great outcomes, and hopeful futures for children and families. Join our newsletter below and follow us on social media for the latest news and announcements.

 

 

Monika E. Gross, J.D.
Executive Director

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