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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2008
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DHHS Appeals Douglas County Juvenile Court Judge's Order
Lincoln – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has appealed a
Douglas County juvenile court judge's order to return seven children to non-relative
foster care in Omaha.
The judge ordered the move on Wednesday. The children were left at Creighton University
Medical Center on September 24 under Nebraska's Safe Haven law.
"We believe it is in the best interests of these children to stay together and
live with a relative in Lincoln who cares about them," said Todd Landry, director of
the DHHS Division of Children and Family Services. "They are happy to be together
with family."
The other two children remain in shelter care pending a move to another relative.
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Media Availability: Todd Landry will be available to media tonight at 7:30 p.m. at
Magnolia Hotel, 1615 Howard Street, in Omaha |
