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Our work has three main strategic elements to our framework is building upon our strengths, building lived experience and building a strong backbone. In this space the backbone works to align 33 prevention strategies funded by local, state and federal grants to strengthen the overall well being of Buffalo County. This is shown in the board and staff engagement in conversations at the local, state and federal levels to tell the story of our community work, define points in our common agenda, explore data that mutually reinforces our collaborative work.
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C-ACT-1057
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Bring together system partners that are involved with child welfare and juvenile justice to cross share policy, procedure and practices that impact our communities children and families. DHHS, police department, sheriff department, probation, school system, county attorneys office and county judge came together to examine our practice around child welfare. Share our success and barriers regarding process and practice. Our first meeting was a grand success gathering 67 professionals in mentioned positions. Our next follow up is on the 31st.
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C-ACT-1270
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Growing Community Connections (GCC) fosters collaboration through: Early Childhood Connections: Promoting access to quality care for young children and families. Monthly Zoom Meetings: Connecting partners to discuss barriers and strategies. Childcare Solutions & Community Planning: Identifying gaps and strengthening local systems. Thriving Families, Safer Children: Reducing risk factors and building family resilience. Data-Driven Strategy: GCC uses data to guide decisions, tracking partner engagement, referrals, and participation. The ACEs Prevention Chart informs focus group discussions, helping prioritize strategies to reduce risks and enhance protective factors for families. Outcome: This collaborative, data-focused approach strengthens communities’ capacity to prevent harm and promote child and family well-being statewide.
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C-ACT-1139
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Partnership with Nebraska Children and collaboratives statewide to achieve statewide goals.
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C-ACT-1275
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Added Economic Development and County Attorney to board.
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C-ACT-1206
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Ensure Full Integration of YC3’s Staff into the Organization’s Work and Facilitate Ongoing Dialogue on the Statewide Plan. Enable YC3 staff to become thoroughly familiar with and fully integrated into NCFF’s contract and ongoing projects, while promoting regular, productive discussions about the statewide plan. This will ensure alignment and strategic collaboration. Ongoing, structured conversations regarding the statewide plan will help staff stay aligned with NCFF’s broader strategic goals, contributing effectively to its development and execution. Increased collaboration and communication between YC3 staff and the NCFF team will cultivate a shared understanding of how YC3’s work supports the statewide strategy.
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C-ACT-1308