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Serves children ages 5-14 by matching them with a caring, positive adult role model. The child and mentor meet in the community and spend time doing different activities they both enjoy and/or interact on any video conferencing platform that is not observable by BBBS. The participants commit to meeting for a minimum of 4 hours in 2-4 outings per month for a minimum of 12 months.

Can also work with the various school districts within the 5 county service area if there are children in the district that would like a Big Brother or Sister.

Works to find creative ways to respond to complex issues affecting young men and women and assist them in overcoming obstacles hindering their educational experiences. The academy provides youth with individual, group, and family counseling to address issues at school and at home, teaches students how to develop self-respect, respect for others, and personal accountability.

Offers to facilitate contacts between community seniors and children in order to help create necessary social relationships and support systems for those in need.

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Mentoring Programs
Senior Corps Volunteer Programs

Offers mentoring, goal achievement, financial aid support, last dollar in scholarships and college-bound programming to youth from Omaha's under-resourced communities, providing these students with a continuum of support from pre-kindergarten to careers.

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Mentoring Programs
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Scholarships

Matches youth ages 5-12 with caring, positive, committed, adult role models. The youth (Little) and mentor (Big) meet in the community 2-4 times per month for a minimum of 4 hours and spend time exploring activities they already enjoy and trying some new ones.

Serves children ages 5-14 by matching them with a caring, positive adult role model. The child and mentor meet in the community and spend time doing different activities they both enjoy and/or interact on any video conferencing platform that is not observable by BBBS. The participants commit to meeting for a minimum of 4 hours in 2-4 outings per month for a minimum of 12 months.

Can also work with the various school districts within the 5 county service area if there are children in the district that would like a Big Brother or Sister.

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Mentoring Programs
Mentoring program includes skills mastery, character building, and fun, plus individualized attention from trained adults who serve as role models.

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

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Mentoring Programs
Boys/Girls Clubs
Tutoring Services
Team Sports/Leagues
Literacy Programs

-- Advocacy Program: Intensive one-on-one services that include mentoring, role modeling, and social skills building.

-- Norman Housing Services: This program provides services to DCFS clients who lack adequate housing.

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Mentoring Programs
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
Social Skills Training

A community-based mentoring program that matches children with adult mentors to spark positive growth and confidence in a fun and exciting way.

Community-based mentoring involves meeting outside the school setting, allowing for activities such as going to the movies, visiting the park, and participating in community events.

Big Pals Little Pals plans monthly activities that offer unique opportunities and experiences that may not be readily available to the Little Pals otherwise.

Works to assist central Iowa families and students through counseling, health care services, mentoring, sports and community projects.
Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

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Tutoring Services
Literacy Programs
Team Sports/Leagues
Boys/Girls Clubs
Mentoring Programs

Provides free and confidential services. Services offered include pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, limited ultrasound, on-going pregnancy support, referrals for community support services, support after an abortion, Earn While You Learn Program, fatherhood mentoring programs, and Mother's/Maternity Home.

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Mentoring Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
Specialized Information and Referral
Pregnancy Counseling
Pregnancy Testing
Vocational Rehabilitation
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Childbirth Education
Program that provides resources, counseling, and mentoring to youth and young adults who are at-risk or survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The program focuses on teaching coping mechanisms and life-skills needed for a healthy recovery.

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Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Sexual Assault Counseling
Mentoring Programs
General Counseling Services

Provides partnerships for youth ages 5-16 with caring adults who can help them achieve their highest potential.

Intensive support to high-risk children in foster care to stabilize placements and prevent entry into higher levels of care. Services offered include:

-- Brief individual and family counseling.

-- Placement stabilization services.

-- Crisis intervention.

-- Community linkage.

-- Foster parent support.

-- School intervention and tutoring.

-- Court advocacy.

-- Mentoring services.

-- Enrichment activities.

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General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Mentoring Programs
General Counseling Services

Matches youth ages 5-12 with caring, positive, committed, adult role models. The youth (Little) and mentor (Big) meet in the community 2-4 times per month for a minimum of 4 hours and spend time exploring activities they already enjoy and trying some new ones.

Volunteers (Bigs) are matched with Lincoln youth ages 7 to 16 based on their interests, skill sets, experience and any other pertinent information. The matches are then provided with support and guidance from professional match support staff.

The matches spend anywhere from 4 to 8 hours per month together, and a 12 month commitment is required.

Offers support to women dealing with life-dominating challenges. Assistance also extends to women in prisons, substance abuse recovery centers, and homeless shelters, with the goal of helping them to prepare for successful societal reentry.

Program provides workshops by women who have overcome challenges and are graduates of the program, group and one-on-one mentoring, and an annual retreat.

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

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Mentoring Programs
Boys/Girls Clubs
Tutoring Services
Team Sports/Leagues
Literacy Programs

Provides volunteers to help children in school with learning skills such as reading, spelling, mathematics, writing, and social skills.

The Integrated Health Home Program is a statewide initiative designed to assist adults with serious mental health conditions who are Medicaid beneficiaries in coordinating and managing their health and mental health care services. The program provides support and assistance for clients in identifying their goals, communicating these goals to their healthcare team, and works with the healthcare team to ensure that the needs of the client are met. Services include coordinating the client's primary and specialty care providers; coordinating the care provided in the hospital, clinic, and the community; access to a Peer Support Specialist who have experienced living with mental illness.

Offers educational, social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for families including mentoring, community meal, and summer food program.

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Mentoring Programs
Youth Enrichment Programs
Summer Food Service Programs
Community Meals

Long term residential placement for youth 10-18 years of age. Outpatient substance abuse treatment and therapy services available for youth placed in the long-term residential program.

Behavioral health services for youth 5-18 years of age depending on the program or service.

Volunteer mentoring program for 3rd through 12th grade in math or reading skills.

Family preservation services in Iowa and Nebraska.

Educational programs for professionals working with youth.

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Family Preservation Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Mentoring Programs
Residential Mental Health Treatment Facilities
Strengths-based leadership mentoring program at the University of Nebraska that pairs college student leaders in one-to-one relationships with K-12 student leaders in Lincoln schools.

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Mentoring Programs
Leadership Development