Nebraska Young Child Institute
@nebraskayci.bsky.social
A statewide conference for multidisciplinary professionals to connect on issues to improve the outcomes of young children. https://neyoungchildinstitute.com
We’re excited to announce Christina Meredith as the closing plenary speaker at #NYCI2026! 🎤
From foster care & homelessness to Miss California, bestselling author, and U.S. Army officer — her story inspires hope, resilience & possibility.
📅 June 16–17 | Kearney, NE
From foster care & homelessness to Miss California, bestselling author, and U.S. Army officer — her story inspires hope, resilience & possibility.
📅 June 16–17 | Kearney, NE
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We’re excited to announce Christina Meredith as the closing plenary speaker at #NYCI2026! 🎤
From foster care & homelessness to Miss California, bestselling author, and U.S. Army officer — her story inspires hope, resilience & possibility.
📅 June 16–17 | Kearney, NE
From foster care & homelessness to Miss California, bestselling author, and U.S. Army officer — her story inspires hope, resilience & possibility.
📅 June 16–17 | Kearney, NE
No matter your role—judge, educator, caseworker, parent, or advocate—your story is part of NYCI’s story. 💙
Help us celebrate 10 years by adding your voice to the NYCI 2026 Welcome Video!
🎬 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/nokS50Xm8Ua
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
Help us celebrate 10 years by adding your voice to the NYCI 2026 Welcome Video!
🎬 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/nokS50Xm8Ua
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
No matter your role—judge, educator, caseworker, parent, or advocate—your story is part of NYCI’s story. 💙
Help us celebrate 10 years by adding your voice to the NYCI 2026 Welcome Video!
🎬 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/nokS50Xm8Ua
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
Help us celebrate 10 years by adding your voice to the NYCI 2026 Welcome Video!
🎬 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/nokS50Xm8Ua
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
🔟 10 Things You Didn’t Know Go Into Planning NYCI
🎬 Behind the Scenes of Nebraska’s Premier Early Childhood Conference
There’s a lot that goes into making NYCI run smoothly.
💬 What’s one thing that surprised you about NYCI?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026 #EventPlanning
🎬 Behind the Scenes of Nebraska’s Premier Early Childhood Conference
There’s a lot that goes into making NYCI run smoothly.
💬 What’s one thing that surprised you about NYCI?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026 #EventPlanning
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🔟 10 Things You Didn’t Know Go Into Planning NYCI
🎬 Behind the Scenes of Nebraska’s Premier Early Childhood Conference
There’s a lot that goes into making NYCI run smoothly.
💬 What’s one thing that surprised you about NYCI?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026 #EventPlanning
🎬 Behind the Scenes of Nebraska’s Premier Early Childhood Conference
There’s a lot that goes into making NYCI run smoothly.
💬 What’s one thing that surprised you about NYCI?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026 #EventPlanning
Flashback to the energy, the ideas, and the connections that make NYCI special! 💫
These memories remind us why we’ve spent 10 years building a community for Nebraska’s youngest children and families.
#10forNYCI #ThenAndNow #NYCI2026
These memories remind us why we’ve spent 10 years building a community for Nebraska’s youngest children and families.
#10forNYCI #ThenAndNow #NYCI2026
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Flashback to the energy, the ideas, and the connections that make NYCI special! 💫
These memories remind us why we’ve spent 10 years building a community for Nebraska’s youngest children and families.
#10forNYCI #ThenAndNow #NYCI2026
These memories remind us why we’ve spent 10 years building a community for Nebraska’s youngest children and families.
#10forNYCI #ThenAndNow #NYCI2026
🔟 10 Ways to Engage During NYCI 2026
Make the Most of Your Time, Connections, and Experience
Speaking, learning, or networking - there are so many ways to be part of the NYCI experience.
💬 What’s your favorite way to connect during the conference?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
Make the Most of Your Time, Connections, and Experience
Speaking, learning, or networking - there are so many ways to be part of the NYCI experience.
💬 What’s your favorite way to connect during the conference?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
November 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🔟 10 Ways to Engage During NYCI 2026
Make the Most of Your Time, Connections, and Experience
Speaking, learning, or networking - there are so many ways to be part of the NYCI experience.
💬 What’s your favorite way to connect during the conference?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
Make the Most of Your Time, Connections, and Experience
Speaking, learning, or networking - there are so many ways to be part of the NYCI experience.
💬 What’s your favorite way to connect during the conference?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
🔟 10 Reasons to Attend NYCI 2026
Celebrate 10 Years of Impact. Build a Future of Possibility.
Join us at NYCI where passionate advocates come together for meaningful change.
💬 What are YOU most looking forward to at NYCI 2026?
#10forNYCI #10YearsOfImpact #NYCI2026
Celebrate 10 Years of Impact. Build a Future of Possibility.
Join us at NYCI where passionate advocates come together for meaningful change.
💬 What are YOU most looking forward to at NYCI 2026?
#10forNYCI #10YearsOfImpact #NYCI2026
October 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🔟 10 Reasons to Attend NYCI 2026
Celebrate 10 Years of Impact. Build a Future of Possibility.
Join us at NYCI where passionate advocates come together for meaningful change.
💬 What are YOU most looking forward to at NYCI 2026?
#10forNYCI #10YearsOfImpact #NYCI2026
Celebrate 10 Years of Impact. Build a Future of Possibility.
Join us at NYCI where passionate advocates come together for meaningful change.
💬 What are YOU most looking forward to at NYCI 2026?
#10forNYCI #10YearsOfImpact #NYCI2026
🎥 Be part of the #NYCI2026 Welcome Video!
We’re celebrating 10 years of impact and want your voice in the mix! Share a 10–20 second clip about your favorite NYCI memory or what you’re excited for in 2026.
👉 Sign up here: https://unlcorexmuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71nf1Q7SNvJcCJU
#10forNYCI
We’re celebrating 10 years of impact and want your voice in the mix! Share a 10–20 second clip about your favorite NYCI memory or what you’re excited for in 2026.
👉 Sign up here: https://unlcorexmuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71nf1Q7SNvJcCJU
#10forNYCI
October 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎥 Be part of the #NYCI2026 Welcome Video!
We’re celebrating 10 years of impact and want your voice in the mix! Share a 10–20 second clip about your favorite NYCI memory or what you’re excited for in 2026.
👉 Sign up here: https://unlcorexmuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71nf1Q7SNvJcCJU
#10forNYCI
We’re celebrating 10 years of impact and want your voice in the mix! Share a 10–20 second clip about your favorite NYCI memory or what you’re excited for in 2026.
👉 Sign up here: https://unlcorexmuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71nf1Q7SNvJcCJU
#10forNYCI
🔟 10 Fun Facts About NYCI Attendees
Celebrating a Decade of Connection, Collaboration, and Coffee
From all corners of Nebraska (and beyond!), NYCI attendees bring passion, expertise, and plenty of caffeine.
💬 What’s your most memorable NYCI moment?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
Celebrating a Decade of Connection, Collaboration, and Coffee
From all corners of Nebraska (and beyond!), NYCI attendees bring passion, expertise, and plenty of caffeine.
💬 What’s your most memorable NYCI moment?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
October 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🔟 10 Fun Facts About NYCI Attendees
Celebrating a Decade of Connection, Collaboration, and Coffee
From all corners of Nebraska (and beyond!), NYCI attendees bring passion, expertise, and plenty of caffeine.
💬 What’s your most memorable NYCI moment?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
Celebrating a Decade of Connection, Collaboration, and Coffee
From all corners of Nebraska (and beyond!), NYCI attendees bring passion, expertise, and plenty of caffeine.
💬 What’s your most memorable NYCI moment?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
👀 Do these agendas look familiar?
If you’ve joined us at past NYCI conferences, you might recognize a few of these! 🙌
✨ How many NYCIs have you attended?
#10forNYCI #ConferenceMemories #NYCI2026
If you’ve joined us at past NYCI conferences, you might recognize a few of these! 🙌
✨ How many NYCIs have you attended?
#10forNYCI #ConferenceMemories #NYCI2026
October 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
👀 Do these agendas look familiar?
If you’ve joined us at past NYCI conferences, you might recognize a few of these! 🙌
✨ How many NYCIs have you attended?
#10forNYCI #ConferenceMemories #NYCI2026
If you’ve joined us at past NYCI conferences, you might recognize a few of these! 🙌
✨ How many NYCIs have you attended?
#10forNYCI #ConferenceMemories #NYCI2026
🔟 10 Words That Define NYCI
💬 Capturing the Spirit of a Decade of Impact
From connection and innovation to justice and belonging, these are the words that reflect the values and impact of the NYCI community.
💬 What word would YOU use to describe NYCI?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
💬 Capturing the Spirit of a Decade of Impact
From connection and innovation to justice and belonging, these are the words that reflect the values and impact of the NYCI community.
💬 What word would YOU use to describe NYCI?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
October 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🔟 10 Words That Define NYCI
💬 Capturing the Spirit of a Decade of Impact
From connection and innovation to justice and belonging, these are the words that reflect the values and impact of the NYCI community.
💬 What word would YOU use to describe NYCI?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
💬 Capturing the Spirit of a Decade of Impact
From connection and innovation to justice and belonging, these are the words that reflect the values and impact of the NYCI community.
💬 What word would YOU use to describe NYCI?
#10forNYCI #NYCI2026
🔟 10 Lessons from a Decade of Supporting Young Children and Families! NYCI is about shared growth. 💬 What’s your biggest lesson from NYCI? #10forNYCI #NYCI2026
October 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🔟 10 Lessons from a Decade of Supporting Young Children and Families! NYCI is about shared growth. 💬 What’s your biggest lesson from NYCI? #10forNYCI #NYCI2026
🎉 Mark your calendars! NYCI is turning 10, and we’re celebrating at our biggest event yet!
🗓️ June 16 & 17, 2026 | 📍 Kearney, NE
Sign up for updates today!
🔗 neyoungchildinstitut...
#NYCI2026 #10YearAnniversary #SaveTheDate
🗓️ June 16 & 17, 2026 | 📍 Kearney, NE
Sign up for updates today!
🔗 neyoungchildinstitut...
#NYCI2026 #10YearAnniversary #SaveTheDate
October 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🎉 Mark your calendars! NYCI is turning 10, and we’re celebrating at our biggest event yet!
🗓️ June 16 & 17, 2026 | 📍 Kearney, NE
Sign up for updates today!
🔗 neyoungchildinstitut...
#NYCI2026 #10YearAnniversary #SaveTheDate
🗓️ June 16 & 17, 2026 | 📍 Kearney, NE
Sign up for updates today!
🔗 neyoungchildinstitut...
#NYCI2026 #10YearAnniversary #SaveTheDate
🔟 10 Things That Make NYCI Attendees Extraordinary! 🌟 Celebrating those who make NYCI special. What motivates you to support Nebraska's youngest children? #10forNYCI #NYCI2026
October 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🔟 10 Things That Make NYCI Attendees Extraordinary! 🌟 Celebrating those who make NYCI special. What motivates you to support Nebraska's youngest children? #10forNYCI #NYCI2026
Save the date: #NYCI2026 will be in Kearney on June 16 & 17! Let’s connect across sectors to address the most pressing needs of Nebraska’s young children. 💙
September 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Save the date: #NYCI2026 will be in Kearney on June 16 & 17! Let’s connect across sectors to address the most pressing needs of Nebraska’s young children. 💙
🔟 10 Ways NYCI Has Impacted Nebraska’s Children and Families! 💛 Celebrating a Decade of Change. How has NYCI influenced your work? #10forNYCI #NYCI2026
September 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🔟 10 Ways NYCI Has Impacted Nebraska’s Children and Families! 💛 Celebrating a Decade of Change. How has NYCI influenced your work? #10forNYCI #NYCI2026
✨ Flashback to 2016! ✨ The first NYCI opened with leaders from DHHS, education, the courts, and early childhood. In 2026, we celebrate 10 years of impact! 💙 #10forNYCI #NYCI2026
September 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
✨ Flashback to 2016! ✨ The first NYCI opened with leaders from DHHS, education, the courts, and early childhood. In 2026, we celebrate 10 years of impact! 💙 #10forNYCI #NYCI2026
🔟 Introducing: #10forNYCI! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’ll highlight 10 impactful moments, facts, and future-focused ideas over the next 10 weeks. Join the celebration! #NYCI2026 #10YearsOfImpact #ThenAndNow
September 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🔟 Introducing: #10forNYCI! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’ll highlight 10 impactful moments, facts, and future-focused ideas over the next 10 weeks. Join the celebration! #NYCI2026 #10YearsOfImpact #ThenAndNow
🌟 #NYCI2026 is designed for professionals like you - judges, attorneys, and advocates dedicated to improving outcomes for young children. Get ready for insightful sessions and powerful networking. #AdvocateForChildren
August 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🌟 #NYCI2026 is designed for professionals like you - judges, attorneys, and advocates dedicated to improving outcomes for young children. Get ready for insightful sessions and powerful networking. #AdvocateForChildren
NYCI invites YOU to share your expertise! We’re calling for professionals from all backgrounds to submit their speaker applications. Let’s make #NYCI2026 the most impactful yet. 📣www.neyoungchildinst... #EarlyChildhood
August 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
NYCI invites YOU to share your expertise! We’re calling for professionals from all backgrounds to submit their speaker applications. Let’s make #NYCI2026 the most impactful yet. 📣www.neyoungchildinst... #EarlyChildhood
NYCI 2026 will be a game-changer! Get ready to join experts, advocates, and educators for two days of collaboration and innovation. Save the date: June 16 & 17, 2026! 🚀
August 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
NYCI 2026 will be a game-changer! Get ready to join experts, advocates, and educators for two days of collaboration and innovation. Save the date: June 16 & 17, 2026! 🚀
🚨 Don’t miss your chance to speak at #NYCI2026! The Call for Speakers is open through September 12. Share your expertise and help shape the future for Nebraska’s children and families. Apply now: www.neyoungchildinst... #ChildWelfare #EarlyChildhood #ConferenceSpeaker
August 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
🚨 Don’t miss your chance to speak at #NYCI2026! The Call for Speakers is open through September 12. Share your expertise and help shape the future for Nebraska’s children and families. Apply now: www.neyoungchildinst... #ChildWelfare #EarlyChildhood #ConferenceSpeaker
From health care to the legal field, #NYCI2026 will bring together diverse professionals to connect, share, and learn. Join us in June 2026 to be part of this incredible collaborative effort!
August 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
From health care to the legal field, #NYCI2026 will bring together diverse professionals to connect, share, and learn. Join us in June 2026 to be part of this incredible collaborative effort!
📅 NYCI 2026 is the place for courtroom leaders to connect, share, and grow. Bring your expertise to the stage - submit your speaker proposal today! #NYCI2026 www.neyoungchildinst... #CallForSpeakers #JuvenileCourt
August 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
📅 NYCI 2026 is the place for courtroom leaders to connect, share, and grow. Bring your expertise to the stage - submit your speaker proposal today! #NYCI2026 www.neyoungchildinst... #CallForSpeakers #JuvenileCourt
Mark your calendars for June 16 & 17, 2026! #NYCI2026 is a can’t-miss event for all those dedicated to supporting Nebraska’s young children. 🔖
August 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Mark your calendars for June 16 & 17, 2026! #NYCI2026 is a can’t-miss event for all those dedicated to supporting Nebraska’s young children. 🔖
NYCI is built on collaboration - and that includes the courtroom. Judges, attorneys, CASAs, GALs: submit your speaker proposal and help us build the future. www.neyoungchildinst... #NYCI2026 #CourtProfessionals
August 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
NYCI is built on collaboration - and that includes the courtroom. Judges, attorneys, CASAs, GALs: submit your speaker proposal and help us build the future. www.neyoungchildinst... #NYCI2026 #CourtProfessionals