The Peter Kiewit Foundation was recently awarded the 2024 Grace Abbott Award for their investment in the growth of Nebraska’s children.
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Celebrating a Legacy of Positive Change for Children: Peter Kiewit Foundation Awarded the 2024 Grace Abbott Award
Tagged with: Changemakers, Grace Abbott Award, Peter Kiewit Foundation
Posted in Cradle to career, Middle Childhood, News and Events, Uncategorized
Posted in Cradle to career, Middle Childhood, News and Events, Uncategorized
A Rare Book for Jeter and His Mom
Sixpence Vice President Stephanni Renn asked Maddie to write a book about Jeter for the new Nebraska Growing Readers program supported by Sixpence , which resulted in Rare is Beautiful. In June of 2024, Maddie and Jeter were able to attend an MFDM conference at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and were provided with copies of the book to distribute there.
Tagged with: early childhood, Early Childhood, early childhood development, early literacy, Nebraska Growing Readers, sixpence, Unite for Literacy
Posted in Early Childhood, Uncategorized
Posted in Early Childhood, Uncategorized
Finding New Directions: The Preventative Power of Youth Coaching
David Santos, facing homelessness and underemployment in Nebraska, was on the brink of leaving for Colorado with no concrete plan. However, a timely call from Zach Preble, a PALS Coach from Central Plains Center for Services, changed his path. Zach, funded by the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation’s Connected Youth Initiative (CYI), provided coaching focused on David’s strengths, connecting him to resources like housing and job training.
Tagged with: Central Plains Center for Services, community, connected youth initiative, CYI, homeless, homelessness, housing, Job Security, news, Rural Nebraska
Posted in News and Events, Systems, Teen/Early Adulthood, Uncategorized
Posted in News and Events, Systems, Teen/Early Adulthood, Uncategorized
Building Book Excitement through Nebraska Growing Reader’s Incoming Kindergarten Free Book Program
Literacy is a ritual in the Mohmand household. Fariha Mohmand is an Afghan refugee who was an instructor for company management instruction and a university professor. She moved here to live with her “American Family,” a university professor named David…
Posted in Uncategorized
A Legacy of Service: Veterans and Child Care Group Unite for Community Benefit
The community of Thedford, population 211, lives inside one of the 11 Nebraska counties that were classified as a child care desert when they began partnering with the C4K initiative in 2023. The entirety of the county had no licensed child care at all, and residents were worried their town was dying. They applied for American Rescue Plan/LB1014 funding, and as soon as they got their notice of award, got right to work.
Tagged with: child care, communities for kids, early childhood, early childhood education, early years
Posted in Early Childhood, Uncategorized
Posted in Early Childhood, Uncategorized
Ainsworth, a Group of Moms, and C4K’s Secret Sauce
“Give a group of moms a problem that impacts their children and they will get it done,” say Karen O’Hare, President of the board for the Ainsworth Child Development Center. The Ainsworth community came together to serve the local need for childcare.
Tagged with: Ainsworth, childcare, Childcare Centers, communities for kids, early childhood, early childhood development, early childhood education
Posted in Early Childhood, Uncategorized
Posted in Early Childhood, Uncategorized
Food4Hope’s Local Palooza: A Partnership in Strengthening Community Food Security
Food4Hope, in partnership with Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, is revolutionizing the local food scene in Beatrice, Nebraska. The collaboration, supported by the USDA’s LFPA Program, connects local farmers to communities to enhance food security and promote economic resilience. Through initiatives like Local Palooza and educational programs, Food4Hope aims to stabilize local food economies and envision a vibrant community space for all.
Tagged with: Community Building, Food Education, Food Security, Food4Hope, Local Farmers, Local Produce
Posted in News and Events, Uncategorized
Posted in News and Events, Uncategorized
Nurturing Hope: The Role of Youth Coaching in Young Adult Lives
Nyaruot’s early life was marked by frequent moves and instability, but after finding stability and support in a foster family, she faced new challenges in college. With the help of her coach, Tanya and various programs, she overcame setbacks and achieved her goals, earning a social work degree. Her journey highlights the power of resilience and support networks.
Finding Voice in the Stars: Caitlynn’s Journey of STEM Empowerment
This is a story of empowerment. Learn how STEM and afterschool programming impacted the life of a Lincoln teen.
Tagged with: beyond school bells, Flight Crew, Girls in STEM, lincoln, million girls moonshot, Nebraska, STEM, STEMNEXT
Posted in Middle Childhood, Teen/Early Adulthood, Uncategorized
Posted in Middle Childhood, Teen/Early Adulthood, Uncategorized
Celebrating a Year of Progress: 2023 Achievements at Nebraska Children
As we reflect on a year of achievements and meaningful milestones, Nebraska Children would like to extend our gratitude to our invaluable partners and generous donors who have been instrumental in making this year a success. Your support, dedication, and collaboration have been the driving force behind fostering stronger communities, empowering youth, and creating lasting change across Nebraska.
Tagged with: advocacy, beyond school bells, Calming Corners, camp catch-up, communities for kids, Community Schools, community well-being, connected youth initiative, education, Food Security, Immigrant Youth and Families Taskforce, Medical Pathway Prevention, Nebraska Growing Readers, Opportunity Passport, prevention, Rooted in Relationships, sixpence, trafficking
Posted in News and Events, Uncategorized
Posted in News and Events, Uncategorized
Growing the Good Life 