Hot pink and plum colored graphic with a child holding a teddy bear, promoting free virtual training on preparing youth for life transitions with certificate available. "Free virtual training. Informing and Preparing Children and Youth for Transitions. Certificate of Completion Available. Register now. Tuesday May 05 2026. 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST."

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

"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

#HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

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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

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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

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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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Speaker presenting at the Safe and Healthy Families Court 3rd Annual Special Meeting and Award Presentation to an attentive audience.

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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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"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

#NebraskaBabies #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL

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

#HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL

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In 2024, CCFL’s Community Services Division became the lead agency in a statewide partnership for the Nebraska Youth Homelessness System Improvement project.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/qFcj50YaoSR

#EndHomelessness #YouthVoice #Reimagining #Possibilities #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL

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You GLOWED ALL IN for #UNL and helped unlock CCFL's $1,000 donor match. Thank you for showing your 💕during #GlowBigRed!

#HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #GBR #ThankYou

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#GlowBigRed starts at noon today! Are you ready to GLOW ALL IN?

You can help in three ways:
❤️ Give
❤️ Share
❤️ Glow

Visit CCFL's Glow Big Red event page! glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/center-on-children-families-and-the-law

#HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL #GBR

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Reception desk at the University of Nebraska's Center on Children, Families, and the Law with a #GLOWBIGRED sign.

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CCFL is getting ready to GLOW ALL IN! ❤️

#GlowBigRed #GBR #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL

glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/center-on-children-families-and-the-law

Statement on supporting educator resilience and student well-being through trauma-capable learning environments in Nebraska schools.

"In 2024, we reimagined how we could best support educator resilience and student well-being in schools." –Cheryl Turner, Project Lead
Learn more: https://ow.ly/JQtT50Y9XnG

#ChildWellbeing #TraumaCapable #Educators #Reflecting #Reimagining #Possibilities #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

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CCFL is pleased to offer a new training series, Building Trauma-Capable Schools, developed by Cheryl Turner, MA, LIMHP, LPC. Learn more: https://ow.ly/6UAt50Y9WUC

#ChildWellbeing #TraumaCapable #Educators #Schools #Reflecting #Reimagining #Possibilities #WeAreCCFL #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL

❤️ GLOW ALL IN for Glow Big Red on Feb. 11-12, from noon to noon!

❤️ Learn more on CCFL's #GlowBigRed Event Page: glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/center-on-children-families-and-the-law

#HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL

Group photo of CCFL staff gathered for the 24-hour Husker Giving event, Glow Big Red, at the University of Nebraska.

#GlowBigRed is next week!

You can support our work 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨 by:
❤️ Giving
❤️ Sharing
❤️ Glowing

Visit CCFL's Glow Big Red event page to learn more: glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/center-on-children-families-and-the-law

#HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL

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VITA volunteers collaborating in a modern classroom, working on laptops and papers around tables with a CCFL staff member assisting in the background.

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CCFL’s Tax Credit Alliance of Nebraska (TCAN) is volunteer based and utilizes the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. TCAN recently welcomed #Volunteers to the CCFL office for a tax preparation training day! tcan.unl.edu

#Taxes #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

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Positive feedback from a training participant praising engaging and interesting facilitators.

Hear what participants are saying about CCFL's training!

"Loved the mixture of activities and keeping everyone interactive." –Training Participant

"This was an incredible training! The facilitators were engaging and made it very interesting!" –Training Participant

#HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL

CCFL's Training Collaborative partners with organizations to deliver evidence-based training for service professionals.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/LtI450Y3ZMF

#ChildWellbeing #FamilyWellbeing #Reflecting #Reimagining #Possibilities #WeAreCCFL #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL #NUforNE

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CCFL 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨 by providing resources and expertise to helping professionals. Along with national projects, CCFL offers services or training in all 93 counties in Nebraska. https://ow.ly/xY7450Y1qJQ

#ChildWellbeing #FamilyWellbeing #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL #NUforNE

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Looking for a professional meeting space conveniently located in downtown Lincoln? UNL-CCFL has six cutting-edge training and conference rooms available to meet your needs.

Learn more and request a meeting space today! https://ow.ly/4ZY050WpxAg #UNL #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #LNK

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Every person and every interaction matters. #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL

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CCFL is grateful for our dedicated faculty, staff, and students who are 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨 to improve systems and outcomes for children and families. https://go.unl.edu/rsf2

#Gratitude #Reflecting #Reimagining #Possibilities #ChildWellbeing #FamilyWellbeing #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL #NUforNE

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CCFL's Answers4Families offers resources and support to Nebraska families. Learn more: https://ow.ly/8vK150XT6NZ
#Answers4Families #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

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CCFL is grateful for the exceptional leadership that Director Eve Brank and Associate Director Christine Henningsen bring to our work 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨.

Hear from them here: https://ow.ly/wSQP50XT2aR

#Gratitude #Reflecting #Reimagining #Possibilities #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL #NUforNE

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Let’s stay in touch! Join UNL Center on Children, Families, and the Law's monthly newsletter to receive news about upcoming projects and services. Sign up today! https://ow.ly/qlqJ50XsYtK

#Community #Services #Training #ChildWellbeing #FamilyWellbeing #UNL #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

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We are thankful for our collaborative partners and a community committed to helping one another. Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🍂🧡🍁
#Thankful #Collaboration #Community #NUforNE #ChildWellbeing #FamilyWellbeing #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL