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Imagining the Future: Older Youth Convening Brings Nebraska Partners Together for Shared Vision

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation’s Connected Youth Initiative recently hosted the Imagining the Future: Older Youth Convening, gathering 50 participants to enhance support for older youth in foster care. Young leaders emphasized the importance of community, connection, and adult support. The meeting underlined collaboration’s role in fostering positive outcomes for young people in Nebraska.

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Posted in Systems, Teen/Early Adulthood, Uncategorized

From Care to Coach: Tyeisha’s Story Shows the Power of Connection

What if the person who once needed support became the one offering it? That’s exactly what happened to Tyeisha Thompson. As a young person navigating challenges as she transitioned to adulthood, she felt alone—like no one could understand her story.…

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From Lincoln to Valentine, Youth Voice Shapes Local Afterschool Programs in Nebraska

The Beyond School Bells (BSB) Youth Leadership Council (YLC) in Nebraska empowers high school students to make a difference in their afterschool programs. The council creates and proposes projects to enhance afterschool activities and address unmet needs.

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Posted in Middle Childhood, News and Events

Beyond School Bells Youth Leadership Council Lifts Youth Voice in Nebraska

Created to raise youth voice specifically in the afterschool and summer education space in Nebraska, the Beyond School Bells (BSB) Youth Leadership Council (YLC) lifts youth leadership to positively impact community change. Beyond School Bells (BSB), an initiative of Nebraska…

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