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PRESS RELEASE: Sixpence Early Learning Fund awards 13 new grants in first round; will begin accepting second-round applications August 1

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Nebraska Children — Leave a comment

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) …

Developing social capital: A key to successful adulthood

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Nebraska Children — Leave a comment

Those who work with youth in foster care often talk about transitioning to an independent adulthood. But is any successful adult really independent? We have our friends, our study groups, our churches, our book clubs, our professional connections and many…

Success Beyond 18 national campaign launches

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Nebraska Children — Leave a comment

NCFF’s Jenny Skala, VP of Community Impact and Kelly Medwick, VP of Marketing and Communications jetted to the nation’s capital to help launch Success Beyond 18, a national campaign of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative to create a better path for…