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The main element of Buffalo County in convening 160 community coalitions, work groups, resource groups, system partners, state agencies, schools, churches, health care providers, mental health providers, youths, businesses, civic groups, parents and elected officials every quarter to share resources and align work to impact two priorities of the Buffalo County Well Being Collaborative; 1) increase access to resources that are easy to understand and available for all 2) use prevention strategies to prevent the number of people who enter preventable systems of care.
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C-ACT-1055
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A key element of collective impact is continuous communication. CFP strives to communicate on a routine basis with its partners through six collaborative meetings held during the year. Four meetings are held by Zoom (February, June, August, December) along with two in-person (April & October) meetings. Additionally, CFP releases an electronic newsletter twice a month. Partners share information during meetings and through the newsletter.
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C-ACT-1028
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A Housing Leadership Group was convened in late 2023 to work towards integration of housing-stock related efforts in the Hastings area. This group quickly coalesced to cooperatively build a housing dashboard for Hastings, managed by the City of Hastings (https://hastingsne.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/109642d2310e42718f565f1df5373cc4). This early win was important when two opportunities came in front of the group, one of which was the chance to participate in the Supportive Housing Tookit planning group initiative of the Nebraska Strategic Housing Framework, Pillar 3. This ties the collaborative together with NIFA, UNL Center on Family and Law, Hall County Housing Authority and other similar initiatives going on throughout the state.
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C-ACT-1009
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All collaboratives do this in some way! We have prioritized this strategy as a key driver of engagement: center the collaborative as a one-stop shop to stay informed about and with local/area/statewide partners. Monthly virtual meetings combined with quarterly in-person meetings and robust/engaging agendas seem to be doing the trick. Our agendas are google docs that are open to "commenting" and are often co-created in some way with collaborative partners. The agendas include all the information pertinent to the collaborative, so members do not need to search hard to find relevant information. An example can be seen here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JEsaFOgtrSxnfiVRvhZUg5mbR2avHcxjeW-UTHr6qy0/edit?usp=sharing
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C-ACT-1004
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Work with local businesses and other agencies to diversify funding streams for DCFP
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C-ACT-1185
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*Present information on Families 1st Partnership and partner when appropriate.
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C-ACT-1107
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*Monthly meetings to include local and regional organizations that offer services to community members of all ages. *Informational sessions presented to keep community agencies updated on local resources. *Meeting minutes, flyers, and presentations are easily accessible via email.
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C-ACT-1092
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Centralized Communication Hub: GCC uses platforms like Findhelp, a website, newsletters, coordinator calls, and UNMC support to streamline communication and information sharing. Regular Meetings and Forums: Hosts meetings and forums (e.g., GCC Meetings, Childcare Solutions, Thriving Families, Early Childhood Connections) to address priorities and strategies with community leaders and state representatives. Point of Contact: Acts as a liaison between community collaboratives and state agencies through meetings, newsletters, focus groups, and reports. Technology Integration: Uses Zoom and email for all meetings and communications, enhancing accessibility for rural and underserved partners. Tailored Communication Strategies: Adapts methods to diverse needs through translated materials, home visits, and cultural events like Welcoming Week. Shared Metrics and Reporting: Tracks and reports data (e.g., partner numbers, referrals, attendees) to ensure transparency and accountability. Training and Capacity Building: Offers guidance to families on ERA applications and supports childcare programs with grants and tax credits.
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C-ACT-1138
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The goal is to increase community and statewide partnership and collaboration to better serve children and families.
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C-ACT-1132