The bridge family resource connector network (the bridge), a 501(c)(3) organization in douglas county, serves as a catalyst for families to access culturally-responsive services

This Project Grant award for $830,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (CFDA 16.753 Congressionally Recommended Awards) to Douglas County, Nebraska. The grant supports The Bridge Family Resource Connector Network, a 501(c)(3) organization, to serve as a catalyst for families to access culturally-responsive services and enhance positive youth development. Specifically, the funding will be used to hire program coordinators, establish community-based locations, support organizational functions, and assist families in need through prevention and early intervention services. This community-based model aims to foster collaboration among diverse entities to support at-risk youth and their families, build trust between law enforcement and residents, and prevent youth justice system involvement. The award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.

By partnering with families and community stakeholders, the bridge aims to enhance positive youth development and sustain family well-being. Through prevention and early intervention services, the bridge implements a community-based model targeting factors linked to youth justice system involvement. This model fosters collaboration among diverse community entities to support at-risk youth and their families, aiming to build trust between law enforcement and residents. Grant funds allocated to douglas county will be subawarded to the bridge to hire program coordinators, establish community-based locations, support organizational functions, and assist families in need.