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Agency Description
Concept
N.E.T.W.O.R.K. Inc. is a culturally diverse prevention leadership concept. It is a collaboration of parents and community based resources that will structure, monitor, and consume the time of young people who are at risk of negative consequences because they and/or their families may lack healthy and appropriate problem solving skills or resources. Because task completion and time structured activities are a foundation in the management of behavior of young people, this concept can provide direction and support that families and young people need to be productive and successful in their communities and schools.
N.E.T.W.O.R.K. serves the Omaha community by providing positive cultural specific and culturally diverse learning experiences for promoting and establishing personal/cultural okayness.
Program Focus
The program focuses on six areas needed to create a positive environment for youth and communities of color.
Community |
Employment |
Family |
Social Development |
Education |
Health |
- The program offers three components to address these areas:
- Community Connection Plus
Youth Alternatives
Young Ambassadors
These components are discussed under Programs and Services.
Program Significance
This program helps youth and families by
Educating the community on substance use prevention and risky behaviors
Training the community to identify inappropriate behaviors and how to actively resolve them
Developing Positive Change in communities through increased awareness of community members' roles and responsibilities
Offering Drug Free Activities to youth
Providing Therapeutic Activities to youth and families
Outcomes
Youth will have positive cultural specific and culturally diverse learning experiences for promoting and establishing personal/cultural okayness.
- Families and youth can establish spiritual values, ethics, and moral standards through influential activities that develop and reinforce healthy community policies and standards.
- The project is not designed to promote any specific religious belief, but rather to:
- establish attitudes that build inter-strength
find hope when there appears to be no hope
provide alternatives to risky behaviors
promote and establish personal/cultural okayness
Volunteers
DO YOU LIKE TO HELP CHILDREN? We are currently recruiting Tutors and Mentors for the upcoming session. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact the Program Director at 402.595.1376 for more information.
Funding
N.E.T.W.O.R.K. is currently funded by: the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Governor's Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Grant, Tobacco Free Nebraska Program, HIV Prevention Grant, and the Nebraska Crime Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. N.E.T.W.O.R.K. has also received corporate donations from Creighton St. Joseph, PHO Inc., State Farm Insurance, Battaglia Insurance, U.S. West Foundation, Woodman of the World Fraternal Lodge, and various private donations. Your donations are needed for N.E.T.W.O.R.K. to continue quality programs. All Donations Are Tax Deductible.
Affiliations
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Family Resource Center Coalition of Nebraska
Family Support America (formerly Family Resource Coalition of America)
Nebraska SPRING
Through Nebraska SPRING, N.E.T.W.O.R.K. can access the Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC). The PIRC includes the Family Resource Line and access to the Early Childhood Training Center Media Center. The Media Center's numerous and varied materials are available on a free-loan basis. Additional information on these resources is available at Programs and Services.
On-Site Partners
N.E.T.W.O.R.K. is not currently co-located with other agencies.
Programs & Services
COMMUNITY CONNECTION PLUS
This Prevention Component is structured to address concerns regarding risky behaviors of alcohol tobacco, other drugs, and HIV/AIDS. Community awareness forums are available throughout the year to offer various prevention workshops. Career development programs are available for youth and adults needing job readiness skills.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION PLUS is a culturally diverse prevention leadership concept. It is a collaboration of parents and community based resources that will structure, monitor, and consume the time of young people who are at risk of negative consequences because they and/or their families may lack healthy and appropriate problem solving skills or resources. Because task completion and time structured activities are a foundation in the management of behavior of young people, this concept can provide direction and support that families and young people need to be productive and successful in their communities and schools. This is an after school program offered Monday - Friday from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. The program is structured to meet the needs of students age 6 - 16. Transportation is provided from school and a nutritious meal and snack are provided daily.
YOUTH ALTERNATIVES
This Education and Therapeutic Component is structured to meet the needs of students requiring additional academic assistance, or a youth currently attending an Individual Study Center, experiencing short term suspension, or facing the possibility of dropping out of school. Certified teachers are available to assist with individual study plans. Also, certified therapists specializing in childhood development are available to provide culturally diverse mental health therapy.
YOUTH ALTERNATIVES is structured to meet the needs of students age 6 - 18. This is an after school program offered Monday - Friday from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Youth and their families can participate in the following structured activities:
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Tutoring and Academic |
Incentive Leadership Options |
Entrepreneurial Program |
Therapeutic Activities |
Mentoring Program |
Corporate Shadowing |
Parenting Classes |
Nutritious meals and snacks |
Transportation is provided from school |
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YOUNG AMBASSADORS
This Leadership Component is structured to empower youth to serve their community by encouraging their peers to be productive, positive, and lead healthy lifestyles. Youth are selected to be members of the Youth Advisory Committee, participate in community service projects, organize and conduct neighborhood clean-ups, and sponsor youth activities and events.
Other Available Programs
Communication Building Skills
Parenting Classes
Tutoring
Self Expression
Spanish Fun Club
Micro Smart
HIV/AIDS/STD
Budgeting
Career Development
Personal Development
ALL STARS
Radio/TV Production
Affiliate Partners
To accomplish its mission, N.E.T.W.O.R.K. coordinates with other private and public agencies, community based organizations, and business and industry. Primary partners include:
Young Ambassadors
Liberatory Pedagogy