This year’s UpPour attendees came to support our mission of improving the lives of Nebraska’s children, and to honor this year’s award recipients. But they got more than they bargained for. The 175+ guests stepped into an enchanted garden when…
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Women Investing in Nebraska select Project Everlast to receive grant
After vetting countless worthy applications, Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN) selected Project Everlast to receive its 2013 nonprofit grant. The 76,750 provided will accelerate the work of Project Everlast Lincoln and launch the new initiative in northeast Nebraska. Leading up…
Case Study: Nikiea and the PALS program
The PALS Program (Preparation for Adult Living Services) helps at-risk young people transition to a successful adulthood. Managed by the Central Plains Center for Services and funded by Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, PALS has helped the youth it serves make…
STEM at the Nebraska State Fair
This year’s Nebraska State Fair marked a major move of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) awareness into the mainstream .And it’s a sign of things to come. This year and next, you’ll notice that STEM in the news, at…
Our new Early Childhood leader has a passion for school readiness
Amy joined Nebraska Children and Families Foundation on August 19, taking over the leadership role on early childhood programs, including the Sixpence Early Learning Fund. She comes to us from the Nebraska Department of Education’s Early Childhood Office, where she…
Nebraska’s First Family Proclaims August Parental Involvement Month
Press Release from governor.nebraska.gov. Gov. Dave Heineman and First Lady Sally Ganem are encouraging parents to be more involved in their children’s education in order to increase a student’s opportunity for educational success. Gov. Heineman has proclaimed August to be…
UpPour Gala Set for September 12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary Kate Gulick, Content Manager | 402-817-2017 | mkgulick@nebraskachildren.org UpPour, the annual award gala and fundraiser hosted by Nebraska Children and Families Foundation will take place at Omaha’s Paxton Ballroom (1403 Farnam Street) on Thursday,…
Hawaii’s take on social capital for youth in care
Like Nebraska, Hawaii works with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative to help youth aging out of foster care transition into a successful adulthood. This video from Hawaii shows youth discussing the importance of the social and family connections in…
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Case Study: Unique’s success in the PALS program
The PALS Program (Preparation for Adult Living Services) helps at-risk young people transition to a successful adulthood. Managed by the Central Plains Center for Services and funded by Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, PALS has helped the youth it serves make…
What will the 13 new Sixpence grantees do with their funding?
The latest round of grants awards from the Sixpence Early Learning Fund were recently released. A blend of public and private funds went to a 13 Nebraska early childhood education projects, to serve nearly 300 at-risk babies and toddlers. Here’s…
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