Nebraska Alliance of Child Advocacy Centers

June is a busy month for us as a state chapter as we are visiting our member CAC to connect with and collaborate with them on any needs they may have. Yesterday, we visited Destiny, McKenna, Jacey, Julissa, and the rest of First Light Child Advocacy Center in Grand Island. First Light operates with a small though mighty team that displays an admirable strong sense of connection – both in the work being done and how the team supports one another. If you'd like to support them, their Fore The Kids Golf Classic tournament is happening later this month.

Responding to a child in crisis can be challenging. Emotions are often running high and sometimes hurtful things can be said. In these moments it is integral to respond with care and compassion. Learn how these challenging moments can become opportunities for connection, healing, and resilience.

Follow along to see how you can support Children in Crisis this Mental Health Awareness Month.

SEE THE JOURNEY,
SUPPORT THE PERSON.

Yesterday we visited our member CAC, BraveBe Child Advocacy Center. Thanks to the wonderful BraveBe staff who took the time to connect with us and give us a tour of their center. BraveBe does incredible work serving children all throughout 17 counties in Southeast Nebraska. Their hard work and dedication in serving Nebraska children and families is essential to our core mission and highly appreciated. We look forward to our continued collaboration.

Support Systems are integral when it comes to healing. Learn how a Child Advocacy Center can assist with processing trauma and managing crises.

Follow along to see how you can support Children in Crisis this Mental Health Awareness Month.

SEE THE JOURNEY,
SUPPORT THE PERSON.

Last week we discussed Early Signs of a Mental Health Crisis, but sometimes those signs are not always apparent. Today is all about Trauma Screeners and how you can use them to Detect Mental Health Crises.

Follow along to see how you can support Children in Crisis this Mental Health Awareness Month.

SEE THE JOURNEY,
SUPPORT THE PERSON.

Today's Mental Health Month post is all about Early Signs of Crisis. Early detection is critical in treating a mental health crisis. Learn how to spot these critical signs.

Follow along to see how you can support Children in Crisis this Mental Health Awareness Month.

SEE THE JOURNEY,
SUPPORT THE PERSON.

In Celebrating National Police Week, we at the Nebraska Alliance would like to thank all the hardworking law enforcement officials that work with us and our CAC members statewide. Your work is integral to ensuring the safety of our children, engaging with our community, and our shared mission of ending child abuse and neglect across Nebraska.

Thank you for your service to our community.

This May the Nebraska Alliance will be spotlighting subject matter related to mental health, tackling topics like Early Signs of Crisis and Detection Methods, Managing Trauma and Emotional Regulation Techniques, Responding with Care and Compassion During Challenging Moments, Self Auditing Tools, and How CACs Adults and Caregivers can Support Children in Crisis.

Follow along to see how you can support Children in Crisis this Mental Health Awareness Month.

SEE THE JOURNEY,
SUPPORT THE PERSON.

Special thanks to Project Harmony for putting on the best Speaking of Children conference yet! It was incredible hearing from Nebraska Advocates, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Professionals, and everyone that contributes to the health and well being of Nebraska Youth!

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Our Mental Health Engagement Coordinator Katie Good presenting at her joint Speaking of Children lecture: Speaking the Same Language: Legal and Clinical Collaboration in Testimony.

Phenomenal work Katie!

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