Educators/Donors
refer a student to the D2 Center
Are you from a community agency or school district? Are you a parent or do you know someone who might be a good fit for the D2 Center? Then this page is for you!
Program Criteria
We serve out-of-school or disengaged youth ages 15-21 in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. They must meet the following criteria:
1) Age 15-21 (at least a 2nd semester 9th grader)
2) Able to earn a high school diploma by age 21
3) Voluntary – student choice to participate
4) Out-of-school, disengaging from school, or attending an alternative education program
D2 Center services are always free!
All D2 Center students are provided a Youth Academic Navigator (YAN; adult advocate/mentor with a college degree) who will monitor progress, communicate with other adults, and connect to community resources, as needed.
We offers elective credit classes, tutoring, and a Career Navigator Program to assist students with postsecondary planning.
Ways to apply
- Visit the Application page. The OPS Consent to Release Student Records form is also available on the website (other school districts, please contact the D2 Center).
- Call the D2 Center at 402-502-8534 and complete the application over the phone.
The Diploma Difference
With A Diploma
- High school graduates with no further formal education earn an average of $10,000 more per year and over $250,000 in a lifetime
- High school graduates are more likely to own a home, purchase a new vehicle, have better health, and be civically engaged in their community.
- High school graduates have better access to postsecondary opportunities including better jobs, training programs, education, and the military.
Without A Diploma
- High school dropouts cost taxpayers $290k-$390k over the course of a lifetime (through assistance programs)
- High school dropouts comprise 80% of the prison population, costing an average of $39,000 per inmate annually
- High school dropouts are two times as likely to live in poverty
The Diploma Difference
With A Diploma
- High school graduates with no further formal education earn an average of $10,000 more per year and over $250,000 in a lifetime
- High school graduates are more likely to own a home, purchase a new vehicle, have better health, and be civically engaged in their community.
- High school graduates have better access to postsecondary opportunities including better jobs, training programs, education, and the military.
Without A Diploma
- High school dropouts cost taxpayers $290k-$390k over the course of a lifetime (through assistance programs)
- High school dropouts comprise 80% of the prison population, costing an average of $39,000 per inmate annually
- High school dropouts are two times as likely to live in poverty
Our Value Statements
We develop individualized solutions for disengaged students through a creative team approach
We build genuine, long-lasting relationships with youth
We connect youth with community resources and empower them to improve their life circumstances
We help youth maximize their potential to be successful in school, post-secondary, and career endeavors
PASSIONATE | PERSISTENT | COMMITTED
Our Operations and Financial Conditions
Meet the team
“I just want to say thank you for believing in me. I finally graduated!”
– Angie
Dropout Reengagement Student
Make a Donation Today
Your donation contributes to D2 Center services that support disengaged and disconnected youth in Douglas and Sarpy counties. Their future is our future. Thank you for your generosity!