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Agency Description
Concept
The Dakota County Interagency Team (DCIT) recognizes that the most significant catalyst for change necessary to improve the community is to partner community leaders and residents to coordinate an effective delivery system for Dakota County.
History/Background
1989 — Initial gathering of providers, school officials, government and elected officials
1990 — Officially formed DCIT
1993 — Incorporated as a nonprofit in the State of Nebraska
1996 — Signed HHS Partnership Agreement
Mission Statement
To foster a means of communication and collaboration so that integrated and complimentary strategies can be provided.
Goals
The goal of the Dakota County Interagency Team is to improve the lives of all community residents. DCIT believes that programs and services work best when they are comprehensive and integrated, flexibly responsive to a wide variety of needs.
Strategy
The current strategy provides:
- Holistic vs. categorical strategies;
- Targets ages 0-99+ (prenatal to death);
- Utilizes the co-location and integration of programs and services within neighborhoods;
- Recognizes the differences of neighborhoods/communities to allow for different strategies and implementation schedules;
- Governed by a pre-determined set of outcomes;
- Utilizes input from community through focus and planning groups; and
- Includes all communities of Dakota County.
Affiliations
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Family Resource Center Coalition of Nebraska
Family Support America (formerly Family Resource Coalition of America)
United Way of Siouxland; January 1, 1998
Special Recognition
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Nebraska Good Beginnings Community
1996 Report to Congress; Title V Incentive Grants for Local OJJDP Delinquency
Prevention Programs – Peer Mediation in South Sioux City NE
1994 USA TODAY "Community Solutions for Education."
Nebraska SPRING
Through Nebraska SPRING , the Dakota County Interagency Team DCIT) 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.
On-Site Partners
Dakota County Interagency Team is currently located at Lewis and Clark Elementary School in South Sioux City.
Programs & Services
RESOURCE LIBRARY
Videos on self esteem, budgeting, parenting, safety, first aid
Books for loan on discipline, activities, parenting, alcohol and drug awareness
Cassettes
Good Beginnings/Early Childhood (Birth - 5 years)
COMMUNITY SPECIALISTS
Neighborhood Focus/Discussion Groups
Home Visits/Early Intervention
Referrals/Resources
• Education
• Counseling
• Food, Clothing, Shelter
Community Team Building
Integrated School Community Programming
COMMITTEES
Good Beginnings/Early Childhood
Community Relations
Interagency Collaboration: Health/Mental Health/Housing
Seniors/Inter-Generational
Placement/Treatment (LB1184)
Siouxland Family Center
Youth Leadership Council
Safety
Parking Lot/Appeals
COMMUNITY ACTION GROUPS
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Dakota City "Together We Can"
Hubbard
Homer HI-WAY
Jackson FIVE
Lewis and Clark WTHIN REACH
Affiliate Partners
To accomplish its mission, the Dakota County Interagency Team DCIT) coordinates with other private and public agencies. Primary partners include:
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Boys and Girls Home of Nebraska Inc.
City of Dakota City
City of South Sioux City
Community Members
Dakota County Attorney's Office
Dakota County Commissioners
Dakota County Extension
Dakota County Health
Goldenrod Hills Community Services
Heartland Counseling Services Inc.
Law Enforcement
Ministerial Association
NAF Multi Cultural Human Development
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Nebraska Department of Education
Nebraska Crime Commission
Northeast Community College
Siouxland CARES
Siouxland Community Health Center
South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce
South Sioux City Community Center
South Sioux City Community Schools
South Sioux City Housing Authority
Village of Homer
Village of Hubbard
Village of JacksonConcerned Individuals... and many more.
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