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WE ARE THE NETWORK CONNnECTING COMMUNITIES.

MISSION

 Network Connect builds community capacity by coordinating grassroots and local partners to provide youth and families with social services, education programs, workforce skills, and mental health support.

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PROGRAMS
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 We're making an impact by connecting people to the resources they need.

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The Impact

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Network Connect has employed over 100 FCC (Future Culture Creators) youth since the program launched in 2019.

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Since the program launched in 2020, Network Connect has delivered over 2,500 RACE (Reverse the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences) kits to the community.

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CWAs (Community Well-Being Ambassadors) have distributed over 4000 Narcan kits and trained 1876 community members in Narcan delivery

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Programs

Our programs leverage our powerful network of resources, expertise, and the communities to offer much-needed education, support, and resources.

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The Future Culture Creators Employment Program provides youth ages 14-19, currently enrolled in school, with enriching, constructive year-round training, employment, and internships through subsidized placement with local creatives, community-based organizations, and non-profit organizations. Each cohort of FCC youth completes 12 weeks of training on workforce development, trauma-informed care, design thinking, financial literacy, and community engagement training, followed by job placement.

 

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Dual School is a 12-week program that utilizes social impact projects to empower youth to become changemakers. In cohorts, students participate in design thinking workshops

and mentorship opportunities to deeply understand a problem, and create and launch meaningful solutions. The latest Dual School programming includes the Healthcare Hub in partnership with ChristianaCare, which focuses on healthcare career training, and a Design Thinking workshop with the YMCA.

 

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The Community Well-Being Ambassador (CWA) Initiative is a community-driven, place-based prevention strategy to increase the capacity of targeted neighborhoods in the City of Wilmington by promoting community well-being and resiliency among their residents across the lifespan.  CWAs provide mental health, substance abuse, positive activities, youth support, and essential need solutions.

 

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RACE to Wellness Campaign: Mental Health and ACES Awareness programs put into practice the CDC’s six strategies to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences: strengthen economic support for families, promote social norms that protect against violence and adversity, ensure a strong start for children, teach skills, connect youth to caring adults and activities, and intervene to lessen immediate and long-term harms.

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"Network Connect is an amazing community partner and they never disappoint!  I am always wowed by the innovation that they show in translating research and data into actionable, best practices.  Their RACE Kits are a perfect example of this and include, everyday healing-centered strategies that soothe the nervous system while responding to trauma and toxic stress. Network Connect is building a stronger Delaware, one connection at a time!"

- Teri Lawler, EdD, LPCMH

Delaware Department of Education

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Our Partners

We are the Network connecting communities.

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Government & Education Partners

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Non Profit Partners

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Business Partners

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Join Network Connect in our mission to create a brighter future for youth and families across the state of Delaware. We're seeking passionate partners like you to amplify our impact through innovative programs and collaborative community engagement. Together, we can empower, educate, and elevate our communities. Your expertise, resources, and vision can make a significant difference. Join us today!

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