Last Thursday, we were fortunate enough to have Gary Stangler, Executive Director for the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative speak to staff, donors, and youth at Nebraska Children and Families Foundation. The theme of the talk was simple: “Foster youth…
What to expect at the Prevention Summit
Say the words “child abuse prevention” and the response you get will most likely relate to what isn’t working. It’s a default response that must be changed because child abuse is preventable. The good news is that we do know…
Save state money: Extend foster support to age 21
By Jennifer Skala, Vice President of Community Impact When most people think of foster care, they think of families caring for babies and young children on a temporary basis. And, to be fair, this is what the foster care system…
How automatic giving amplifies your impact
By Wendy Van, Vice President of Development Every month, I give to the charities that are closest to my heart. And I hardly notice the effect on my family’s bottom line, because the gift is automatically withdrawn every month, like…
Sonia & Ernesto: A case study
The Young Parents Program in Crete, NE is funded by the Sixpence Early Learning Fund. The program takes young people – mostly from Crete High School – who become parents at an early age and need education and support to…
A weekend for child literacy
March 1 – Read Across America Day March 2 – Read to A Child Day & Dr. Seuss’s Birthday “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” Dr. Seuss said…
Project Everlast Lincoln: The power of getting everyone in the same room
Project Everlast Lincoln is just getting started. It’s modeling itself after Project Everlast Omaha, the highly successful system of resources and supports for youth in foster care in the metro area. If the planning meeting last Tuesday is any indication, this…
Growing the Good Life 