Nebraska Finalizes New $59 Million Child Welfare Contract With Nebraska Families Collaborative

On July 1, 2014, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) finalized a child welfare case management contract with Nebraska Families Collaborative (NFC) that will continue the state’s pilot privatization initiative for another year. The contract is valued at up to $59.9 million for the year ending June 30, 2015. NFC will provide a system of care in the Eastern Service Area for families and their children and youth who are in state custody due to involvement with the child welfare system. NFC will provide case management, service coordination, and service delivery. NFC will receive a . . .