This year’s Nebraska State Fair marked a major move of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) awareness into the mainstream .And it’s a sign of things to come. This year and next, you’ll notice that STEM in the news, at…
Our new Early Childhood leader has a passion for school readiness
Amy joined Nebraska Children and Families Foundation on August 19, taking over the leadership role on early childhood programs, including the Sixpence Early Learning Fund. She comes to us from the Nebraska Department of Education’s Early Childhood Office, where she…
Nebraska’s First Family Proclaims August Parental Involvement Month
Press Release from governor.nebraska.gov. Gov. Dave Heineman and First Lady Sally Ganem are encouraging parents to be more involved in their children’s education in order to increase a student’s opportunity for educational success. Gov. Heineman has proclaimed August to be…
UpPour Gala Set for September 12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary Kate Gulick, Content Manager | 402-817-2017 | mkgulick@nebraskachildren.org UpPour, the annual award gala and fundraiser hosted by Nebraska Children and Families Foundation will take place at Omaha’s Paxton Ballroom (1403 Farnam Street) on Thursday,…
Hawaii’s take on social capital for youth in care
Like Nebraska, Hawaii works with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative to help youth aging out of foster care transition into a successful adulthood. This video from Hawaii shows youth discussing the importance of the social and family connections in…
Tagged with: foster care, foster youth, jim casey youth opportunities initiative
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Case Study: Unique’s success in the 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 make…
What will the 13 new Sixpence grantees do with their funding?
The latest round of grants awards from the Sixpence Early Learning Fund were recently released. A blend of public and private funds went to a 13 Nebraska early childhood education projects, to serve nearly 300 at-risk babies and toddlers. Here’s…
PEER 2013: The Movie
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!
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
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Posted in Early Childhood
Growing the Good Life 