Nebraska Children and Families Foundation

🌱📚 Transforming the literacy landscape, one book garden at a time. This time, the garden was planted at the One World WIC Clinic at OneWorld Community Health Centers in Omaha, Nebraska. Many thanks to CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF OMAHA, One World Community Health Centers, Inc., Nebraska Department of Education, and Unite For Literacy for making this book garden possible. Visitors at the clinic have access free books in both English and Spanish while they wait—and even better, they can take these books home, fostering a love for reading beyond the clinic. Learn more about Nebraska Growing Readers: Nebraskagrowingreaders.org #BookGarden #NebraskaGrowingReaders #LiteracyInBloom #BooksForAll #GrowingLiteracy

👻 It was a spooktacular night as Camp Catch-Up descended upon Boo in the Zoo at Riverside Zoo in Scottsbluff! From costumes that dazzled to creepy crawlies and friendly frights, it was a hauntingly good time filled with laughter, memories, and connection! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable night of tricks, treats, and togetherness. Also, thank you to all who support us in making these events possible. 🎃 Learn more about Camp Catch-Up: https://lnkd.in/ewCsfjNn #CampCatchUp #BooInTheZoo #TrickOrTreat #SiblingLove #Connection

Join our mission to make a difference in early childhood! Nebraska Children is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Early Childhood - Communities for Kids (C4K). In this role, you will implement C4K funded activities that will strengthen childhood systems at community and regional levels. Through the C4K initiative, work with select communities to: - Engage stakeholders, providers, and community leaders; - Utilize local data, conduct surveys, and research, and; - Connect communities to resources and support. Learn more about this exciting opportunity: https://bit.ly/4e6v4Hs #CommunitiesforKids #EarlyChildhoodEducation

We're excited to share an invitation from Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans for the Parent's Session at the 2024 Nebraska Latino Youth Summit (NELYS 2024) on October 31 at the La Vista Conference Center or online! This bilingual session, predominately in Spanish, will provide essential tools and guidance for parents to support their children's career paths. Session: "Help Them Soar: Guiding Your Child's Career Path - Ayúdalos a Sobresalir: Guiando el Camino Profesional de tus Hijos" 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 📍 Location: La Vista Conference Center & Online (Facebook Live + Zoom) 🌟 Registration: Not required but recommended. Just one click to join on Facebook Live or Zoom! (Links below) Session Highlights: Our expert panel will cover practical topics such as: ▪️ Educational Pathways (vocational programs, college prep) ▪️ Judicial System Insights (legal perspectives) ▪️ Scholarships & Financial Aid ▪️ Role of Schools & Community Support Moderator: Mariana Munoz de Schell (Nebraska Children and Families Foundation) Panelists: ▪️ Gina Ponce, El Camino Latino Center ▪️ Lina Traslaviña Stover, Ph.D., Heartland Workers Center ▪️ Victor Garcia, EducationQuest Foundation ▪️ Crystal Rush Cardenas, CNW Alliance Plus, join our Q&A for personalized advice from our experts! Let’s empower our Latino families together! Please share this event with your network—your support makes a difference. Thank you, and see you there! 👉 Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/dCpkc7rt 👉 Facebook Live Link: Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans Don't forget to check out the full agenda! https://lnkd.in/dY7GKCqR

🗺️ We've hit the road! Our Tour of Nebraska Afterschool Programs kicks off with Valentine, Nebraska! Since its launch in 2022, The Badger Club has seen tremendous growth thanks to innovative, high-quality approach to afterschool. The strength and innovation of the Valentine's program is their ability to build and sustain a high-quality, successful program in a short amount of time, which continues to grow rapidly. While the Badger Club is a new program, they have participated in several Beyond School Bells (BSB)-sponsored initiatives to expand their programming with innovative afterschool practices. The Badger Club has received funding through our Leverage Grants, STEM Family Engagement mini-grants, and Engineering Pathways program. Additionally, they have engaged in Youth Brainstorming Sessions to lift youth voice, utilized high school students as staff in their program, and have a BSB TMC trailer to run programming out of in the summers! We are proud of our partners throughout the state! Stay tuned for our next stop! 📍 https://lnkd.in/e5tx2Nf #AfterschoolMatters #BeyondSchoolBells #TourofNebraskaAfterschoolPrograms #NebraskaAfterschool

💡 We love to see the #LightsOnAfterschool celebrations! Check out this fun community event celebrating Crete's afterschool program! High-quality programs are a vital component of thriving communities. It's inspiring to see everyone coming together to celebrate the impact of afterschool programs in communities across Nebraska. Keep those lights on! https://bit.ly/3Uq8zGx

🗺️ We're hitting the road! Introducing the Tour of Nebraska Afterschool Programs, where we’ll be visiting incredible afterschool and summer learning programs across the state! These programs play a vital role in children's lives by providing safe spaces for learning, creativity, and growth beyond the classroom. 🚍 Beyond School Bells, Nebraska's Statewide Afterschool Network, is proud to partner with programs across the state that are shaping bright futures for kids. Stay tuned as we embark on this journey and highlight the impact these programs have on families and communities! #LighstOnAfterschool #AfterschoolWorks #BeyondSchoolBells #TourofNebraskaAfterschoolPrograms

💡 Earlier this month, Governor Jim Pillen kicked off #LightsOnAfterschool by officially proclaiming October as Lights on Afterschool recognition month in a ceremony at the State Capitol! Beyond School Bells Vice President Alison O’Toole, along with Elizabeth Hamm and Dylan Lester from the Nebraska Department of Education proudly accepted the proclamation, shining a spotlight on the vital role afterschool programs play in communities across Nebraska. Let’s continue to celebrate the programs that are making a difference! #AfterschoolMatters #BeyondSchoolBells

🌱📚 A new community book garden has been planted in Omaha at the CHI Health Clinic University Campus, conveniently right inside the front door. Patients visiting the clinic, including new refugee arrivals, are invited to pick up free books during their visit! 🌿 With services offered in over 40 languages, this clinic is a hub for care and connection. We are excited to partner with CHI Health, Nebraska Department of Education, and Unite for Literacy to make this possible. We love watching the love for reading continue to grow and flourish! 🌻📖 Learn more about Nebraska Growing Readers: nebraskagrowingreaders.org #BookGarden #NebraskaGrowingReaders #LiteracyInBloom #BooksForAll #GrowingLiteracy

The countdown is on! Next week, we're joining the nationwide celebration of #LightsOnAfterschool, shining a light on the critical role afterschool programs play in keeping kids safe, engaged, and learning beyond the classroom. There's still time to get involved and show your support! Explore the creative ways to participate with resources from Afterschool Alliance, and don't forget to register your events: https://bit.ly/4dMWfXG Make sure to tag #BeyondSchoolBells so we can see how Nebraska is celebrating! Stay tuned for more updates!