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We are pleased to share CCFL’s annual report! As we reflect on the past year, we want to thank you for supporting our work helping the helpers. Looking ahead, we renew our dedication and reimagine the possibilities of what we can accomplish together in 2026. https://ow.ly/Ey4Q50XGAnV #UNL #NUforNE
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Hello 2026!
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January 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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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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December 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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"A new statewide campaign is reminding Nebraskans that the smallest moments of connection can have the biggest impact on children's lives." Learn more: https://ow.ly/1YlA50XNgRu #UNL
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December 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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You are not alone. ❤️ Text or call 988. #UNL
You Are Not Alone. If you're feeling stressed, anxious, hopeless, isolated, on edge or are having suicidal thoughts, help is available 24/7. Worrying about a friend? We can help. Counseling and Psychological Services 402-472-7450 National Suicide Prevention Hotline | Text or call 988
December 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Congrats to CCFL's Angela Gebhardt, who was honored this month by the Lincoln Homeless Coalition! Angela provides outstanding training for multiple projects & serves as Lived Experience Coordinator for the Youth Homelessness System Improvement Project: https://ow.ly/Zjjx50XLERf #EndHomelessness
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December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Happy Holidays! Warmest wishes from UNL's Center on Children, Families, and the Law.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Congrats to CCFL's Matt Luther, who received an Applause Award from the College of Arts and Sciences! Matt is knowledgeable, responsive, patient, kind, and always goes above and beyond while providing IT support to our staff. https://cas.unl.edu/applause-matt-luther/

Congratulations, Matt! 👏
December 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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CCFL is closed for the holidays and will reopen Monday, January 5. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season! #UNL
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December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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CCFL’s holiday party last week was a great way to reconnect, enjoy good food, exchange white elephant gifts, and sing along to a festive concert by the phenomenal Star City Chorus! A big thank you to everyone who made our time together so special! 🌟🎄🎁❤️ #Grateful #WeAreCCFL #Holidays #UNL
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December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Wishing you a safe and relaxing winter break. #UNL
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December 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Bravo to Lucas Ramirez, who received the first Emerging Leaders Award from the Lincoln Homeless Coalition on Dec. 5! Lucas serves on our Lincoln Youth Action Board on Homelessness. The award recognizes young adults making positive contributions. Congratulations, Lucas! 🏆
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December 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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"The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center on Children, Families, and the Law is reflecting on recent project milestones and reimagining new possibilities in its latest annual report." https://news.unl.edu/article/nebraska-center-showcases-collaborative-work-supporting-children-families
Nebraska center showcases collaborative work supporting children, families
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center on Children, Families and the Law is reflecting on recent project milestones and reimagining new possibilities in its latest annual report.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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It's finals week. You got this, Huskers! #UNL
December 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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CCFL staff celebrated the opening of The Jay this week, #LNK's first permanent supportive housing building! Partnering with CenterPointe, CCFL helped select the 24 individuals who will call The Jay home and will provide program evaluation moving forward. https://ow.ly/qbJO50XHWXK #EndHomelessness
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December 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Construction finishes on Lincoln’s first permanent supportive housing facility
The building at 8th and J streets, called The Jay, will house up to 24 people with the goal of lowering the number of Lincoln’s chronically homeless.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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We are pleased to share CCFL’s annual report! As we reflect on the past year, we want to thank you for supporting our work helping the helpers. Looking ahead, we renew our dedication and reimagine the possibilities of what we can accomplish together in 2026. https://ow.ly/Ey4Q50XGAnV #UNL #NUforNE
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December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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"Fifteen rural Nebraska attorneys recently completed the University of Nebraska College of Law’s Children’s Justice Attorney Education Fellowship program." Learn more: https://ow.ly/N8Rm50XFOvr #UNL #ChildWellbeing #NELaw
Fifteen rural Nebraska attorneys recently completed the University of Nebraska College of Law’s Children’s Justice Attorney Education Fellowship program. The attorneys include (back row, from left): Mark Moore, Jacob Meyer, Remington Slama, Timothy Matas and Jason Sanford; (second row, from left) Bethany Allen, Kali Pearson, Kaitlyn Oeltjen, Alyssa Slama, Emilee Higgins, Tonia Soukup and Rhonda Flower; (front) James Drake. Not pictured are Kasey Hahn and Andrew Hanquist.
December 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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ICYMI: "Young people leaving state care are at significant risk of living on the street. Nebraska is leading a statewide initiative to reduce teen & young adult homelessness by leveraging its large role within the state's efforts to combat homelessness." https://ow.ly/ixej50XE6qk
Reducing teen, young adult homelessness in Nebraska – 2024-2025 Report
Nebraska is leading a statewide initiative to reduce teen and young adult homelessness by leveraging its large role within the state’s efforts to combat homelessness.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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"The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is in a close race with the University of Wisconsin in the final days of Abbott's 2025 Big Ten We Give Blood challenge."
Dec. 4 — Harper-Schramm-Smith-Village, noon to 5 pm.
Dec. 5 — Nebraska Union Plaza, 9 am to 2 pm. #UNL
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Huskers make final push in Big Ten blood drive | Nebraska Today
Nebraska is in a close race with Wisconsin in Abbott's 2025 Big Ten We Give Blood challenge. Huskers can still make a difference through Dec. 5 at campus drives or by logging any donation. Every pint helps save lives and counts toward reclaiming the title.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Donate blood and log your contribution through Dec. 5, for the We Give Blood Challenge!

Learn more and help save a life today! https://bigten.org/abbott
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December 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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What kinds of services can you find through the Nebraska Resource and Referral System?
☑️ Housing
☑️ Child Care
☑️ Respite
☑️ Counseling
☑️ Medical
and many more! https://nrrs.ne.gov #Answers4Families
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December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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
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November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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CCFL is currently closed for the holiday and will reopen on Monday, December 1. #UNL
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Thankful to be a Husker. ❤️ #GBR #UNL
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Thank you to our staff members who brought in items for the Husker Food Pantry!

See all the easy ways you can help contribute to the Husker Food Pantry here: pantry.unl.edu/donate. #UNL
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November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM