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Agency Description
Mission Statement
The Columbus Collaborative Team exists to coordinate information and resources to address the current and emerging needs of the Columbus area.
Purpose
The CCT is an umbrella agency that provides a vehicle to identify and address existing and future needs of the Columbus area. The principal purposes for which this organization and its Task Forces have been formed are as follows:
- To promote collaboration among existing agencies and organizations.
- To promote sharing of community services and community needs.
- To organize task forces to address identified community needs.
- To provide an organized vehicle to obtain additional community resources and grants.
- To maintain a data base of community services and distribute information for community and area use.
History/Background
The Columbus Collaborative Team (CCT) was formed in the spring of 1990 to improve accessibility, visibility and availability of services through networking and linkages between resources and families.
CCT has since become a coalition of key leadership agencies and organizations providing resources, education and networking for youth and families. CCT is incorporated and has received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and is a United Way agency.
With respect for varying philosophies, participating organizations recognize families' ability to choose services and are sensitive to their cultural, ethnic and religious background.
Task Forces
The Columbus Area United Way and CCT completed a needs assessment survey in 1999. Recently, five task forces have been organized to address priorities. The task forces include a broad spectrum of participants from public and private agencies and community-based organizations. The task forces are most important to CCT because it is here that projects are actually put together and completed.
The five current task forces under CCT are:
- Children & Families
- Child Care
- Diversity
- Community Safety
- Mental Health
Affiliations
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Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
Family Resource Center Coalition of Nebraska
Family Support America (formerly Family Resource Coalition of America)
United Way
Special Recognition
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Nebraska Good Beginnings Community
Nebraska SPRING
Through Nebraska SPRING, the Columbus Collaborative Team (CCT) can access the Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC). The PIRC includes the Family Resource Line and access to the Early Childhood Training Center Media Center. The Media Center's numerous and varied materials are available on a free-loan basis. Additional information on these resources is available at Programs and Services.
Community Connections Program
In addition to the above support, Columbus Collaborative Team (CCT) is one of four parent/community demonstration projects funded by Nebraska SPRING through the Department of Education Parent Information and Resource Center program. These funds provide partial support to the Community Connections Program (CCP).
Community Connections Program (CCP) is a combined effort of.
- Lakeview Community Schools – Sunrise Elementary School
- Platte Valley Literacy Association
- Columbus Collaborative Team
Together these three agencies are working to help you choose services to meet your needs. These services help your children grow in a healthy, happy way and do well in school.
Community Connections Program (CCP) is really three programs in one:
Parent Liaison. The Parent Liaison at Sunrise Elementary School is a part-time staff person. This person helps you, the teachers, and the principal all work together so your child succeeds in school. The Parent Liaison helps you with:
- Fun ways to learn at home
- Understanding school policies
- Interpreting and translating English and Spanish
- Finding other community services if you need them
Sunrise Elementary also offers a Resource Center with books and videos so you can learn more about families and being a parent.
Platte Valley Literacy Association (PVLA). PVLA holds English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Sunrise Elementary School and at the Columbus Public Library. Classes and childcare at Sunrise make it easier to find the time to learn English and be more a part of the school and community. PVLA also offers Citizenship Classes at the Columbus Public Library. The staff there will help you with the application and to study for the English and United States government and history tests.
Family Resource Materials. Columbus Collaborative Team and the Columbus Public Library worked together to add a special Family Resource Section at the library. You can find books, videos and other materials there to help you be a good teacher for your child.
How do I sign up for the Community Connections Programs?
For the Parent Liaison at Sunrise Elementary School, call 402.564.4540
For English as a Second Language or Citizenship Classes, call 402.564.5196
For Family Resource Materials, call Tammy Bichlmeier at 402.562.6539
There is no charge for the classes and other assistance.
On-Site Partners
Columbus Collaborative Team is co-located with the following agencies:
Columbus Area United Way
Big Pals/Little Pals
Programs & Services
Services change with the work of the CCT task forces. Please call for updates.
Human Services Directory in Phonebook
Adult and Youth Meth Conferences
Cultural Fair
Directory of Services
Summer Activities Flyer
"New Family" Packets
Parenting as a Priority Workshops
Community Connections (See above, Nebraska SPRING)
HELPLINE — 402.562.8918
Community Comprehensive Plan
Affiliate Partners
To accomplish its mission, the Columbus Collaborative Team coordinates with other private and public agencies and community-based organizations. Primary partners include:
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ARC of Platte County
Big Pals/Little Pals
CASA Connections
Catholic Charities
The Center for Survivors
Central Nebraska Community Services
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
Columbus Area United Way
Columbus Catholic Schools
Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus Emergency Relief
Columbus Inter-Church Ministries
Columbus Police Department
Columbus Public Library
Columbus Public Schools
Curtis and Associates
Early Intervention Services
Lakeview Public Schools
Lutheran Family Services
Maly Counseling
Mideast Behavioral Health Services
Nebraska Health and Human Services System
Nebraska Workforce Development
Platte County Food Pantry
Platte County General Assistance
Platte Valley Literacy Association
Platte/Colfax County Health Department
Professional Mental Health Services
Rainbow Center
Salvation Amy
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