CEDARS
Jay R. Voigt has extensive experience in educational and supportive services, currently serving as Education Coordinator and Youth Support II at CEDARS Youth Services since July 2016, providing supportive services for troubled youth. Previous roles include Intensive Family Preservation Skill Builder at Better Living Counseling Services and various sales and managerial positions at B&R Stores, Inc. and QuesTech Financial, where Jay R. Voigt held significant leadership roles. The professional background also includes experience in the insurance industry as Owner of Jay Voigt and Associates dba American Family Insurance, and religious education as Assistant Pastor at Indian Hills Community Church. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Grace University and a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
CEDARS
It is the mission of CEDARS to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. CEDARS is here to ensure that all kids have a safe environment where they can grow and thrive. We walk alongside them, using a holistic approach that provides support from infancy through young adulthood, with a variety of services to meet individual needs. We’re also here to walk with families, offering them resources, opportunities and education to keep their family connections strong. Our approach is trauma-informed and honors the experiences of those we serve, so families can become stronger and kids can preserve those connections as a central part of their support system. These needs can’t be met by one person, entity or organization alone. That’s why we join together with organizations and individuals across the community to support kids and families. From policymakers to child welfare advocates, trauma specialists to local and state agencies, and community donors to partner nonprofits, we embrace the kind of togetherness that changes lives. Helping all kids receive the best possible care builds a strong foundation and empowers them to develop skills and work toward independence. Providing this security and the opportunities that come with it is at the heart of our mission, and at the heart of the people who carry it out.