The Learning Community Center of North Omaha provides innovative and demonstrative programming to improve educational

Leadership and program staff work together to provide a comprehensive mix of research-based programs to students and their caregivers in North Omaha.

Parent University

Two-generation learning in Parent University leads to better educational and economic opportunities for the whole family. The program’s approach focuses on the whole family while addressing needs of both children and the adults in their lives simultaneously.

Exceeding district attendance goals

Strong school attendance means higher scores in reading and math. Nearly half of children from Parent University families continued to surpass the district’s average attendance.

15 courses FOCUSED ON PARENTING, SCHOOL SUCCESS, LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS

46% OF K-5 STUDENTS MISSED FEWER THAN 10 DAY OF SCHOOL

Strengthened relationships

Parents made strong, meaningful changes engaging with their children. Over the course of eight weeks, parents learned new ways to build even stronger relationships for the future.

Increased financial stability

In a 10-week course, parents learned financial skills to move past difficult experiences. A total of 43 parents participated in five cohorts. One year later, of the 49% of graduates who completed the follow-up survey, nearly half reported increased stability in areas of income, managing bills, employment, parenting, wages, lowered stress, transportation, health, social connections and housing.

35% AVERAGE DECREASE IN DEBT-TO-INCOME RATIO

$1,404 AVERAGE INCREASE IN INCOME

$892 AVERAGE DECREASE IN MONTHLY BILLS $10,687 AVERAGE INCREASE IN ASSETS

“The variety of classes cover all facets of life and in turn help parents to grow, heal and develop skills that better the lives of our children at home and in school.”

— Parent University participant