Legal Issues

Power of Attorney

clewis — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:51:43 -0500

A power of attorney is a document that allows you to appoint a person or organization to handle your affairs while you're unavailable or unable to do so. The person or organization you appoint is referred to as an "Attorney-in-Fact" or "Agent."

General Power of Attorney - authorizes your Agent to act on your behalf in a variety of different situations.

Special Power of Attorney - authorizes your Agent to act on your behalf in specific situations only.

Legal Issues

clewis — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:48:33 -0500

There are several legal options availible to grandparents and other relatives rasing childen. Each of these legal options have different characteristics. Each option should be reviewed and discussed with a qualified attorney to determine which option will be best for both the child and the grandparent.

Guardianships

clewis — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:45:38 -0500

Guardianships
A guardian is a person who takes responsibility for your physical well-being, and provides care for you if you are unable to care for yourself.

He or she will make certain that you have a suitable place to live, that you receive medical care on a regular basis, and that you have sufficient food and clothing.

You can request that the court appoint a guardian for you. You can also choose who your guardian will be. For example, if you have a disabled spouse or child, you may appoint a guardian for that person in your will.

Fostercare

clewis — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:28:24 -0500

Foster care is a safety service for children when they are unable to remain safely at home. Children are provided with a substitute or supplemental family life experience in an HHS System approved or licensed home for a planned, temporary period of time. The parents of these children receive support in working toward reunifying their family or an alternate permanent plan for their child.

Abuse and Neglect

clewis — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:30:47 -0500

Under Nebraska law, citizens are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to their local law enforcement agencies or to the Department. School officials are often the first line of defense against child abuse and neglect. The regular, on-going contact with children allows for the direct observation of the health status--both physical and emotional--of the children. In the state of Nebraska, school officials are the second largest group to report suspected child abuse.

Abuse/Neglect Hotline at 1-800-652-1999

What is Abuse and Neglect?
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