Saunders County Youth Services

04/10/2026

“Your voice matters. You deserve to feel safe at home, at school, and everywhere in between.”
— Wahoo Officer Kevin Stukenholtz

A huge thank you to the 6th grade students at Wahoo Middle School for joining us on this chilly morning and helping make today meaningful.

We’re also grateful to the Wahoo Police Department for sharing this important message, the Saunders County Sheriff’s Office for their continued support, and the Saunders County Attorney’s Office for standing with us in protecting and advocating for our youth.

Together, we can create a safer, stronger community for every child. 💙

04/09/2026

Please join us tomorrow!

03/13/2026

Click here to register: https://nalhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2nx6kXHHugwUMU6

📣 Saunders County Youth Focus Group – April 7

Give your youth a chance to share their ideas and help shape programs in their community! The focus group is a safe, informal discussion where their voices really matter. Youth must be 13+!

✅ Free meal 🍕
✅ Gift card for youth
✅ Leadership/community service opportunity

When: April 7 | 6–7:30 PM
Where: Wahoo Public Library

We want to hear directly from youth about what works, what’s needed, and how to make programs meaningful for them.

03/09/2026

Parenting isn’t always easy—especially when your child struggles with challenging behaviors. 😥 The good news? The right tools can make a big difference. 🛠️ Join Tammy & SMC in April to grow your parenting toolbox and learn new strategies to help your child succeed. See the flyer for details!

03/04/2026

Today, more than 50 first responders from Saunders County and across Nebraska are leveling up their training at the Clint Johannes Education Bldg at Lake Wanahoo in Wahoo. Captain (R) Gerald Turning with Blue Bridge (New Jersey) is leading an impactful session on Autism — equipping our crews with the tools to keep individuals, families, and first responders safe. 💙🚓🚑

👏Thank you to our donors who provided lunch & snacks🥪 First Bank of Nebraska, Kiwanis of Wahoo, Lions Club of Wahoo and Wahoo State Bank.

02/26/2026

🚨Still time to sign up!🚨

To be guaranteed a lunch, sign up by tomorrow at 12pm.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/pHvLj4Sqy67hzjxu6

02/23/2026

🚨 FREE Blue Bridge Autism Training 🚨
Captain (R) Gerald Turning, founder of Blue Bridge Autism Training, will be in Wahoo, NE on March 4th from 12–4 PM.
📍 Clint Johannes Education Building
1655 County Rd 16, Wahoo, NE
With 25 years in law enforcement, 22 years in K9, and as a proud autism dad, Captain Turning brings real-world experience to this training. This 4-hour, in-person course equips responders with critical tools to recognize, understand, and effectively interact with individuals with autism.
🍽 Lunch, snacks and refreshments provided with generous donations from
▪️Saunders County ACT
▪️Wahoo State Bank
▪️Kiwanis
▪️Wahoo Lions Club
▪️First Bank of Nebraska
👉 Registration required — contact Shawna Anderson at [email protected]
or click the link below to reserve your spot.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSekTYMo5uhb7j.../viewform

Deadline for sign up is Monday, March 2nd.

02/12/2026

🚨 FREE Blue Bridge Autism Training 🚨
Captain (R) Gerald Turning, founder of Blue Bridge Autism Training, will be in Wahoo, NE on March 4th from 12–4 PM.
📍 Clint Johannes Education Building
1655 County Rd 16, Wahoo, NE
With 25 years in law enforcement, 22 years in K9, and as a proud autism dad, Captain Turning brings real-world experience to this training. This 4-hour, in-person course equips responders with critical tools to recognize, understand, and effectively interact with individuals with autism.
🍽 Lunch provided
👉 Registration required — contact Shawna Anderson at [email protected]
or click the link below to reserve your spot.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekTYMo5uhb7jj-1JQqAYcLMENT8RTCEQPRet6WP7-foI55tQ/viewform

01/20/2026

🚨 FREE Blue Bridge Autism Training 🚨
Captain (R) Gerald Turning, founder of Blue Bridge Autism Training, will be in Wahoo, NE on March 4th from 12–4 PM.

📍 Clint Johannes Education Building
1655 County Rd 16, Wahoo, NE

With 25 years in law enforcement, 22 years in K9, and as a proud autism dad, Captain Turning brings real-world experience to this training. This 4-hour, in-person course equips responders with critical tools to recognize, understand, and effectively interact with individuals with autism.

🍽 Lunch provided

👉 Registration required — contact Shawna Anderson at [email protected]
or click the link below to reserve your spot.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSekTYMo5uhb7j.../viewform

12/23/2025

From all of us at Youth Services, we wish our community a safe, peaceful, and joyful holiday season. Thank you to the youth, families, partners, and community members who work alongside us year-round. We look forward to continuing to support and serve you in the year ahead. (We tried AI- it didn't work out 🤣)

12/19/2025

11/06/2025

Food resources below:

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