“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.
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Ainsworth, a Group of Moms, and C4K’s Secret Sauce
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
Fostering Sibling Bonds: The Impact of Camp Catch-Up’s Winter Event
Camp Catch-Up, offered by Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, offers sibling groups separated by foster care an opportunity to reconnect and strengthen bonds. The inaugural winter camp, filled with activities and crafts, served as a meaningful reunion space and time for its campers. The camp fosters both active and quieter moments to engage campers, such as a collective painting project reflecting their time at the camp and a gift-exchange ritual, bolstering family ties. Volunteers, including past campers, contribute towards creating a nurturing environment for the children.
Tagged with: adoption, camp catch up, camp catch-up, foster care, Foster Care Placements
Posted in Middle Childhood, News and Events, Teen/Early Adulthood, Uncategorized
Posted in Middle Childhood, News and Events, Teen/Early Adulthood, Uncategorized
A Land of Weird Potatoes: The Valley Child Development Center Awarded $25,000 Grant to Continue Enhancing Edible Schoolyard Project
The Valley Child Development Center opened in the farming community of Red Cloud in 2018. The Center quickly found a niche when a board member’s niece, Bri and her husband Bruce, who lived in California, learned of the Edible Schoolyard, a program developed by food activist and chef Alice Waters to offer “students experiential learning opportunities that deepen their relationship with food, facilitate learning the skills of cooking and gardening” (edibleschoolyard.org).
It Takes a Village
Tierra Harper, Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative’s (NECC) Early Childhood Community Coordinator for Douglas County who works in tandem with Nebraska Children’s Communities for Kids, says much of her work is designed to build a community within a community. She describes…
Tagged with: communities for kids, early childhood education, Native Omaha Days, NECC
Posted in Uncategorized
Posted in Uncategorized
NAIMH Endorsements Recognize Expert Care
In their recent outreach, the NAIMH has emphasized one very important phrase, “You are an Expert.” In an environment where the babysitter myth still persists, Bradley says endorsements instill a sense of professionalism among early childhood professionals. “They’ve worked hard to provide quality care and do the training. We should recognize them for their work,” she says.
Tagged with: early childhood, early childhood development, early childhood education, early childhood professionals, infant mental health, naimh
Posted in Uncategorized
Posted in Uncategorized
The future of afterschool in Nebraska is bright: Nebraska’s ELO Innovation Invitational
by Jeff Cole, Network Lead, Beyond School Bells Engaging, playful, inspiring, purposeful, youth-centered, hopeful, fun – the future of afterschool and summer learning in Nebraska is bright. That is the overarching takeaway from the first-ever Nebraska ELO Innovation Invitational. Nebraska…
Growing the Good Life 