It’s rough. It’s blurry. And the sound is terrible. But these are the faces and places of the Project Everlast Enrichment Retreat. Can’t wait to see you all next year!
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PEER 2013 in pictures
This year’s Project Everlast Enrichment Retreat (PEER) was the right combination of work and fun. There was leadership training, grant writing, legislative outreach strategy and council planning. There was also swimming, hiking, socializing and late-night pranks. Relationships were built and…
Circle of Security for healthy social emotional development
Each of the programs we fund and support is unique based on the needs and strengths of the community it serves. One of the methods some of our programs are using to foster health social emotional development is Circle of…
Tagged with: circle of security, early childhood mental health, social emotional
Posted in Early Childhood
Posted in Early Childhood
How does Nebraska stack up on Adverse Childhood Experiences?
A few weeks ago, we talked about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) from a national perspective. After looking at the national numbers, we started wondering how we, as a state, measured up. Did Nebraska’s kids experience more ACEs? Or did we…
Tagged with: ace, child abuse, Child Abuse Prevention, early childhood mental health, home visitation
Posted in Cradle to career
Posted in Cradle to career
PRESS RELEASE: Sixpence Early Learning Fund awards 13 new grants in first round; will begin accepting second-round applications August 1
This press release announces the 13 recipients of Sixpence funds. Want to see the results of what Sixpence programs do? Check out what the Lincoln program is up to. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Kathleen Feller (kfeller@nebraskachildren.org) Kelly Medwick (kmedwick@nebraskachildren.org) …
A night at the movies: Standing Up To Poverty
On Tuesday, July 7, more than 80 people gathered at NET’s community room in Lincoln to screen Standing Up To Poverty. This 30-minute filmed was created by Nebraska Loves Public Schools (NELovesPS.org) with a grant from the Sherwood Foundation. It…
Tagged with: afterschool, community learning centers network, education, ne loves ps, net, OST
Posted in Middle Childhood
Posted in Middle Childhood
5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Learning For The Last Month of Summmer
According to the Afterschool Alliance, less than 25% of Nebraska’s students attend any kind of summer learning program. And the studies are clear – when students suspend learning activities over the summer months, they fall behind. But don’t worry –…
Sixpence Spotlight: Crete’s Stephanni Renn
As a home visitor for the Crete Young Parents program, Stephanni Renn has been able to make a major difference in her community, one family at a time. Now, she’ll take over the coordination of the Sixpence-funded program. So while…
Tagged with: Crete Early Childhood Program, home visitation, sixpence, stephanni renn
Posted in Early Childhood
Posted in Early Childhood
Why you should volunteer for Camp Catch Up in August
By Mary Kate Gulick, Content Manager I had my first Camp Catch Up experience in June. The truth is, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect going in. And I was terrified the kids I was assigned to wouldn’t like…
Tagged with: camp catch-up, foster care, foster youth
Posted in Middle Childhood, Teen/Early Adulthood
Posted in Middle Childhood, Teen/Early Adulthood
Case Study: Shante in the Omaha 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…
Growing the Good Life 