Have you tried—but were unable—to access resources for your children and family? Are there resources you want to know more about, but aren’t sure who to ask or where to go? We can help.
We can connect you with:
Community Connections is committed to building one-on-one relationships with young people and families. We offer free, voluntary support by providing information about resources and connecting you to other community organizations that can assist you. We believe that all families deserve access to resources—and that they know what’s best for themselves.
When you partner with us, you lead the relationship. Our Community Connectors are here to help you determine strengths, needs and capacity for participation. They also remove barriers and identify both informal and formal supports. Community Connectors are reflective of the communities where families live, serving as vital links to the supports for youth and families.
individual youth supported; average of 5 household members
supports that families were connected to were basic need, educational and prosocial supports, and healthcare
of families said they are more aware of resources they can access than prior to working with Community Connections
of families were able to access the resources that they identified needing
Create community-based partnerships that are family focused, culturally sensitive and empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life and promote the restoration of a strong sense of community.
Karla Dush, Director
402.616.6517
Get in touch with us today, and we’ll work with you to identify and access the resources you need. You can also learn more by joining the Community Connections Facebook Group.
We operate in accordance with the Creighton University School of Law’s faculty bylaws and American Bar Association (ABA) accreditation standards.
Creighton University School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312.988.6738.
According to the ABA, “Law schools that are ABA-approved provide a legal education that meets a minimum set of standards promulgated by the Council and Accreditation Committee of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Every U.S. jurisdiction has determined that graduates of ABA-approved law schools are eligible to sit for the bar exam in their respective jurisdiction.”