Require notifications by the Department of Health and Human Services to fictive kin of a child who has been removed from the home

This bill requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to send written notice within 30 days to "fictive kin" (adults with a preexisting significant relationship to a child, like close family friends or mentors who aren't blood relatives) when a child is removed from their home. It directs the Department to identify, locate, and notify these individuals about the child's removal and their options to participate in care or placement. The notice must include information about foster care requirements, available support services, and guardianship assistance. The bill directly affects children in foster care and the non-biological adults who have meaningful relationships with them. It amends existing laws to ensure these notifications happen consistently and within a specific timeframe.