MISSION STATEMENT: Building partnerships with people and
communities to promote safer, healthier tomorrows.
CNCS's Family Outreach Department offers a variety of programs that promote the strengths in families by providing the following; assistance to families in crisis; linkage to resources; advocacy for services; financial counseling; and attainment of goals. Family Outreach Coordinators are also available to give community presentations to inform individuals and groups on the following emergency issues and trends such as: CNCS Programs; local, state, and federal resources; community needs; and consumer counseling services.
If you have any trouble contacting the people below or want to send an e-mail to the Family Outreach Director, please click "contact Cheryl Holcomb" below and fill out the form. Please note that you don't need an e-mail account to use the form. Your question will be directed to the Family Outreach Director:
Greeley, Sherman and
Valley Counties
Contact Person:
Mary
Kaminski, Outreach Coordinator
308-745-0780 ext 121
Blaine, Custer, and Loup
Counties
Contact Person:
Donna Lawson, Outreach Coordinator
308-872-6013
*Hamilton, Merrick, and Nance
Counties
Contact Person:
Angie Lane, Outreach Coordinator
308-946-3794
*Hall and Howard Counties
Contact: Grand Island Office
308-385-5500
Boyd, Garfield, Holt, and
Wheeler Counties
Contact Person:
Michelle
Jarman, Outreach Coordinator
402-336-2270 or
402-336-4298
Brown, Keya Paha, and Rock
Counties
Contact Person:
Judy
Bartmann, Outreach
Coordinator
402-387-1035
*Boone, Colfax,
and Platte Counties
Contact Person:
Keli Forney, Outreach
Coordinator
402-564-1124 ext. 209
*Spanish speaking person on staff
HOPE is a
program where a Family Outreach Coordinator (FOC) works one on one with the
individual to find resources, overcome obstacles for change and coordinates
service delivery. There is no charge for participating in the program. All we
ask is that you and/or your family make a commitment to change.
Contact Person:
Cheryl Holcomb,
Family Outreach Director
308-745-0780 ext 120
Funds are
available to provide financial assistance (i.e., utility payments, rent
payments, etc.) to homeless or near homeless persons who have a verifiable
economic or personal crisis.
Location: All 21 Counties in the
CNCS Service Area
Contact Person:
Cheryl
Holcomb, Family Outreach Director
308-745-0780 ext 120
Or contact the nearest CNCS office in your area
The Supportive
Housing Project is designed to provide intensive case management support
services for people who are homeless in the Hall County area. The purpose of
the program is to assist homeless people to secure permanent housing and become
self-sufficient.
Location: Hall County
Contact Person:
Heather Cline-Ford,
Project Coordinator
308-385-5500
The 3 year
transitional housing program will assist homeless individuals and families to
obtain safe and suitable transitional housing. While in the program for up to
24 months; those served will participate in intensive case management to
enhance their skills for self-sufficiency and secure and maintain permanent
housing. Homeownership opportunities are a part of permanent housing.
Location: All 21 Counties in the
CNCS Service area plus Cherry County
Contact Person:
Heather
Cline-Ford, THRIVES Coordinator
308-308-385-5500
Donated food,
household and personal items are available for low income families on an
emergency basis.
Location: Ainsworth, Central
City, O'Neill, and Loup City
Contact:
Ainsworth Office
~ 402-387-1035
Central City Office ~ 308-946-3794
O'Neill Office ~ 402-336-4298
Loup City Office ~ 308-745-0780
