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Congratulations to CCFL's Jeff Chambers, who was honored with the 2026 Making a Difference Award by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority! Jeff was recognized for his ongoing work to reduce homelessness and ensure it is rare, brief, and non-recurring. https://ow.ly/5fyf50YKwQu #EndHomelessness

Webinar connecting student volunteerism, nonprofit partnerships is April 14 Join the Engagement Collaborative at 1 p.m. April 14 to hear from Andrew Brown of the Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement Office for a webinar on how faculty, staff, postdocs and students can work with non-profits and activate student volunteerism for the public good.

"Join the Engagement Collaborative at 1 p.m. April 14 ... for a webinar on how faculty, staff, postdocs and students can work with nonprofits and activate student volunteerism for the public good." https://ow.ly/lhyz50YF0fS #UNL

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CCFL is taking part in #WearBlueDay2026! April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to take action and raise awareness about the importance of investing in families. Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and loved. Let’s work together to help children and families thrive. 💙

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a national opportunity to move from awareness to action. On April 10, #WearBlueDay, show your support by wearing blue, sharing your photos and messages online, and encouraging others to do the same. https://ow.ly/SzGf50YEYum #CAPMonth2026

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April 7 is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action. Show your commitment to ending sexual violence by wearing teal, raising awareness, promoting prevention efforts, and supporting survivors.

If you need support, confidential CARE Advocates are available to help: 402-472-3553.

#SAAM2026 #UNL

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CCFL invites you to join the QIC-EY for a FREE virtual training, "Informing and Preparing Children and Youth for Transitions."

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
Certificate of Completion Available

Register online: https://ow.ly/LSHV50YCjiE

#QICEY #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

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Join us for NJJA Youth Day on May 7, at Younes Conference Center in Kearney! Speak up, be heard, and join the action. Youth Day is a free event for young people with lived experience in foster care, juvenile justice, or other systems. Register: https://ow.ly/mqmK50YBSYR
#YouthVoice

Youth leaders bring lived experience to Nebraska homelessness advocacy Three Nebraska youth leaders used their lived experience to advocate for homelessness solutions during Legislative Days 2026. Representing the Statewide Youth Action Board, they presented policy recommendations, toured the Capitol, and helped guide statewide youth homelessness initiatives led by UNL.

Dez Fisher, Jeni Fry, and Jiromi Corona, members of the Statewide Youth Action Board on Homelessness, traveled with Angela Gebhardt, youth lived experience coordinator at UNL's Center on Children, Families, and the Law, to Legislative Days 2026. Learn more: https://ow.ly/C8zJ50YBqeN #EndHomelessness

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A presenter discusses trauma-capable schools with a seated audience in a classroom setting.

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It was an honor to welcome Women Investing in Nebraska members to CCFL this week! We enjoyed sharing news about Trauma-Capable Schools, including the launch of Phase One in three school districts. Thank you, WIN, for your support as we bring this training to more Nebraska schools!

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#ECSummit26 Session Spotlight! 🔦 Dawn Davis, @ccfl.unl.edu, will share practices to support youth in Nebraska's child welfare system at the CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit, 4/28. This session offers key workforce insights to strengthen services.

Explore sessions: 🔗 cyfs.unl.edu/ecs/2026/age...

"It is rewarding to consistently reimagine how we can best support the child welfare and mental health workforce with data-driven training. In evaluation surveys, the majority of trainees agree that using NTI has enhanced the effectiveness of their work with children, youth, and families." –Sara Ibrahim, Research Specialist I Learn more: https://ow.ly/qye850YvfrN #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

"It is rewarding to consistently reimagine how we can best support the child welfare and mental health workforce with data-driven training." –Sara Ibrahim, Research Specialist I

Learn more: https://ow.ly/qye850YvfrN

#HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

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CCFL is updating its evaluation approach for the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI) by developing new methods to utilize data to support improvement.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/qye850YvfrN

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THE MANDT SYSTEM™ UPCOMING TRAININGS APRIL 8, Lincoln, CCFL Training Room 1-4 pm. Registration due March 31 MAY 6, Kearney, Room - NSU 310, 1-4 pm Registration April 22 Join us for Mandt Recertification Training covering the core Relational, Conceptual, and Technical areas of focus. CCFL is offering Mandt Recertification Training monthly, alternating between Lincoln and Kearney. Online and in-person learning. Reach out to Angie Graham or Jill Knox for details. agraham2@unl.edu jknox@unl.edu

Join us for Mandt Recertification Training covering the core Relational, Conceptual, & Technical areas of focus. CCFL now offers Mandt Recertification Training monthly!

Contact Jill Knox or Angie Graham for training & registration details.
✉️ jknox@unl.edu
✉️ agraham2@unl.edu

"The Safe and Healthy Families Initiative is changing how we approach the connection between domestic violence and child welfare. Together, we are making meaningful strides toward a more effective and integrated system of support for children and families." Pamela Caudill
https://ow.ly/qye850YvfrN

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The Safe and Healthy Families Initiative continues to strengthen the coordinated response at the intersection of domestic violence and child welfare.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/h3Cb50YvfFG

#HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

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The QIC-WA's Workforce Conversation Guides can help your team of child welfare and HR professionals dig into your data, ask important “why” questions, and identify where to focus time and resources to strengthen your workforce.

Learn more and access the tools: https://ow.ly/ikLq50YuMqp

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CCFL welcomes you to a National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative webinar, "NTI in Practice: What National Data Reveal About Engagement & Impact," March 26, 1:00-2:30 pm CT.

Register: https://ow.ly/3un750Ytayz

Presenters: Dawn Davis, PhD; Megan Paul, PhD; and Dawn Wilson, MSW

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CCFL's Training Collaborative was excited to provide training to professionals from the Region 9 Early Development Network and Educational Service Unit 13 recently!

Learn more about CCFL's Training Collaborative: https://ow.ly/YUWk50YsrIM

📸 Trainers: Jill Knox, Angie Graham, and Cheryl Turner

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During the 2025 Tax Season, CCFL's Tax Credit Alliance of Nebraska (TCAN):

Prepared 2,046 tax returns

Returned $2.3M+ to the community with saved fees, volunteer time, and refunds

Managed 9 sites in Lincoln and 4 sites across Nebraska

Gray and red quote graphic. "Many individuals face significant systemic barriers to financial stability, including confusing tax laws and inaccessible financial services. Our TCAN team helps to address these barriers by offering insights into tax law changes and financial best practices to those we serve." –Mel Bauer, Program Coordinator

"Many individuals face significant systemic barriers to financial stability ... Our TCAN team helps to address these barriers by offering insights into tax law changes and financial best practices to those we serve." –Mel Bauer, Program Coordinator

Learn more: https://ow.ly/1Rsl50Ymb7A

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CCFL’s Tax Credit Alliance of Nebraska (TCAN) is volunteer based and utilizes the IRS’s VITA program. TCAN is dedicated to expanding opportunities for Nebraska families and facilitating stronger, more vibrant communities. https://ow.ly/1Rsl50Ymb7A

#Reimagining #Possibilities #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

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CCFL's York County Continuum of Care focuses on strengthening community support systems for #Youth. Last week, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Architecture's DesignBuild team met with young people to discuss the renovation of the York roller skating rink! https://ow.ly/kAaT50YpFNH #UNL

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CCFL warmly welcomes the Crete, Dorchester, and Creek Valley Public Schools to the Trauma Capable Schools program! Launched on March 1, the program is funded by Women Investing in Nebraska and helps schools implement trauma-capable strategies to support student success. https://ow.ly/yWim50YpeKS

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CCFL’s Safe and Healthy Families Initiative hosted the Bob Moyer Memorial Award for Excellence in DV-Informed Practice event last month. #Congrats to Melanie Kirk, who received the award, and Bryce Marker, who was recognized with an honorable mention! https://ow.ly/hhBF50Yomal
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"Empowering educators starts with access to the right tools. ... It’s rewarding to support their journey and help strengthen the future of education in Nebraska." –Jessica Cook, Web Project Coordinator

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Kcce50YmKjy

#Reimagining #Possibilities #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

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CCFL's Answers4Families was pleased to assist with the creation of the new Nebraska Educational Clearinghouse! The Clearinghouse serves as a one-stop hub for educators and aspiring teachers. Learn more: https://ow.ly/3Pqn50YmK3n

#Answers4Families #Reimagining #Possibilities #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

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Join the QIC-EY for a FREE virtual training focused on Supporting Child and #YouthVoice, a critical practice that ensures children and youth are heard, valued, and actively involved in decisions.

📅 March 26
🕑 12 - 1 PM CST
📃 Certificate of Completion

Register today! https://ow.ly/ts1L50Yl9ti

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Register today for "Youth Mental Health—Let’s Talk: Moving Awareness into Action," on March 18, 2026!

This learning session is designed to help parents, volunteers, and youth-serving adults better understand #Youth #MentalHealth and how to support young people effectively. https://ow.ly/KoyW50Yl6Jg

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"We carefully listen to real needs on the ground and respond with possibilities drawing from our experiences as former or current clinicians, caseworkers and attorneys." –Samantha Byrns, Assistant Project Director

Learn more: https://ow.ly/VGWs50YaoM

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In 2025, CCFL's Nebraska Resource Project for Vulnerable Young Children celebrated its 10th anniversary! #NRPVYC began in 2015 by providing technical support to juvenile courts and training clinicians in Child-Parent Psychotherapy.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/VGWs50YaoMq

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