Youth Resources
Support for the Youth
Being involved in out-of-home care or court systems can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. This page includes resources created to support you, answer questions, and help you find the right next step. Whether you’re looking for information, support, or just someone to understand what you’re going through, these resources are here for you.
You can also learn about completing questionnaires, sharing your perspective, and other ways to be involved in your case. These tools and resources are here to help you understand your options, make your voice heard, and connect with support when you need it.
Resources to Explore
Supreme Court Commission on Children in the Courts
Learn about its goals and the people involved. You can also see a list of members and the different subcommittees.
Through the Eyes of the Child Initiative
This project focuses on making sure children’s voices are heard in court. Find out more about the project, meet the judges and leaders involved, and explore the map and teams working in different areas.
About the Court Improvement Project
Learn the history of the Nebraska Court Improvement Project and meet the staff who work on it.
CIP News and Events
Check out upcoming lectures, webinars, trainings, and conferences hosted by the Court Improvement Project (CIP) or other organizations. You can also watch recorded events on the CIP YouTube channel and follow CIP on social media.
Information for Youth and Families
Resources for parents, foster parents, and caregivers about the court system, child welfare, and juvenile justice. Includes links to helpful guides, forms, and publications for families.
Caselaw Updates and Summaries
Read summaries of recent court decisions about child welfare and juvenile justice. Each summary links to the full court opinion.
Additional Resources
A collection of helpful tools, including research, guides, forms, videos, newsletters, mediation and restorative justice resources, and links to other websites related to child welfare and juvenile justice.
Connected Youth Initiative
Resources and support available for Nebraska’s youth.
Bridge to Independence (b2i)
Information about extended foster care and the Bridge to Independence Program.
What Now – Youth Guide to Nebraska Welfare Court Processes
Guidance for youth in child welfare and the welfare court system.
What Now – Youth Guide to Nebraska Justice Court Processes
Guidance for youth in the juvenile justice system and court processes.