Nebraska DHHS approved for federal grant to support predictive analytics in child welfare

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced a federal grant they are receiving to test predictive analytics in child welfare.

The grant will offer the Nebraska DHHS Division of Children and Family Services an opportunity to strengthen how data is used to support families.

Nebraska is one of 10 jurisdictions selected nationwide to receive the federal grant.

“The safety and well-being of Nebraska’s children will always be our top priority,” said Gov. Jim Pillen. “This grant gives Nebraska an important opportunity to strengthen our child welfare system by using data to inform decisions, improve outcomes, and help ensure children receive support when they need it most.”

The three-year grant will go towards developing Right Home, Right Time on TRACK (Timely Review, Analytics and Coordination for Kids). This is a predictive analytics initiative with the goal to strengthen child welfare decision-making.