A new year means new challenges, victories, and efforts to make life better for Nebraska’s unconnected youth. Here’s what the CYI team has been up to lately. LEAP semester celebration Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential (LEAP) scholars from Omaha…
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February Connected Youth Initiative roundup
Tagged with: Connected Youth Initiatve, LEAP, project everlast, school
Posted in News and Events, Teen/Early Adulthood
Posted in News and Events, Teen/Early Adulthood
New team member, new initiative: Nathan Busch and the System of Care
Earlier this year, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation welcomed Nathan Busch to the team to serve as point person for implementing the state’s newly created System of Care. We recently had a conversation with Nathan to learn a little more…
October Connected Youth Initiative roundup
Here’s a look at what our Connected Youth Initiative programs have been up to in the past month. Victor Rivas Rivers shares his story with Project Everlast Omaha From a gang member sophomore year to class president senior year, Victor Rivas Rivers…
Posted in News and Events, Teen/Early Adulthood
Celebrating a year of positive change
On September 12, more than 400 people gathered together at the Changemakers luncheon to celebrate victories, reflect on the fight to protect Nebraska’s children, and renew their motivation to keep fighting for change. To say that it was inspiring would…
Posted in News and Events, Uncategorized
Changemakers Spotlight: Victor Rivas Rivers
We’re eagerly anticipating this year’s Changemakers luncheon, not least because this year’s keynote speaker is author, social activist, and actor Victor Rivas Rivers! Learn a little more about Victor below, then be sure to join us September 12 to hear…
Posted in Cradle to career, News and Events
A day dedicated to youth employment success
More than 40 people attended the 2nd Annual Youth Employment Community Capacity Building Event on June 16 at the Lincoln Community Foundation. Together, the group spent the day taking an honest look at the successes, barriers, and possibilities surrounding employment…
Posted in News and Events, Teen/Early Adulthood
CYI panel members represent Nebraska well
For many, turning 22 means relaxing and having fun with friends. But for Rosetta Judd, a member of the Connected Youth Initiative Citizen Review Panel, it meant a trip to Arizona with fellow CYI-CRP members Raevin Bigelow, 21, and Lacey…
Posted in News and Events, Teen/Early Adulthood
Growing the Good Life 