The Nebraska Resource Project for Vulnerable Young Children (NRPVYC) improves the well-being of young children by strengthening the professionals who serve them. One area of focus is Court Infusion, which introduces therapeutic principles to juvenile and problem-solving courts. During 2022-2023, NRPVYC supported two problem-solving court projects, provided a needs assessment to a third court, and offered reflective practice Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) training and ongoing reflective consultation to judges, attorneys, and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) caseworkers involved in juvenile court. Through Court Infusion, NRPVYC connects court professionals with evidence-based, trauma-informed practice, leading to improved outcomes for children and families.
TEAM: Tracey Kock, Haifaa Al-saadi, Ashtyn Beck, Melissa Villarreal, Kelli Hauptman, Dayna Goff, Jamie Bahm, not pictured: Sarah Brown, Samantha Byrns, Pamela Jordan, Lindsey Ondrak, Cassandra Roberts
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS: Lancaster County (OJJDP grant), Lancaster County Family Treatment Drug Court,
Lancaster County Safe and Healthy Families Court, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Nebraska
Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation
"A large part of NRPVYC’s work is centered around attunement. Attunement between parent and baby. Attunement in interactions with others. In our work with courts, we offer reflective practice training programs and ongoing reflective consultation to help support court professionals’ interactions with colleagues, co-workers, clients, and others." - Kelli Hauptman, Project Director
Managed 549 completed evaluation surveys through its court projects