81-603.

Formal grievance process for families involved in child welfare system or juvenile justice system; duties; report.

The Department of Health and Human Services shall implement a formal grievance process for families involved in the child welfare system or juvenile justice system. Such grievance process shall ensure that families are not dissuaded from utilizing the grievance process for fear of reprisal from the department, providers, or foster parents. A report of each grievance allegation and the determination of and any action to be taken by the department shall be provided to the Inspector General for Nebraska Child Welfare within ten days after such determination is made.