| 1981 |
Launched PACT
(Parents and Children Together).
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| 1984 |
Ended the adoption program.
|
| 1985 |
Started Building Tomorrow
program, with training opportunities, resource library,
and telephone support line for child care providers
and parents.
|
| 1986 |
Purchased first computer
to assist with financial record keeping.
|
| 1989 |
Founded Welcome Baby to
offer education, support and encouragement to first
time parents.
Adopted Project HELP to provide companionship
to frail, isolated homebound elderly.
PACT was one of
16 programs nationally to receive the Example of Excellence
from the American Association
for Protecting Children.
|
| 1991 |
Moved administrative offices
and several programs to leased space at 501 South 7th
Street.
Received recognition from Family Service America
for 100 years of service to families.
Discontinued Open
Door Health Advocacy Services in light of similar community
services.
|
| 1992 |
Transferred the Medical
Transportation program to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital.
|
| 1993 |
Held first major fundraising
event - The Whodunit Mystery Evening.
Transferred Project
HELP to Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
Received KFOR
Radio/First Federal Lincoln Community Service Award
in recognition of "continuous
service to children and families since 1891."
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| 1994 |
Opened Downtown Infant
and Toddler Care Center.
Initiated FAST program in
collaboration with Lincoln Public Schools and Lincoln
Council on Alcoholism and
Drugs.
Achieved re-accreditation from the Council on
Accreditation of Services for Families and Children,
Inc.
Started Club Tween, for children 10-12 years old.
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