Central Nebraska Community Services
Jose Zapata, Executive Director
Cheryl Holcomb, Family Outreach Director

2525 Old Lincoln Hwy.
Grand Island, NE 68803
Office: 308-385-5500
E-mail: cholcomb@cennecs.org

1604 5th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
308-946-3794
Email: cncscc@hamilton.net
Web: www.welcome2cncs.com

SERVICES PROVIDED

Early Childhood Programs
The Early Childhood Programs have been in action for 38 years influencing children and reaching families by making family success a number one priority. CNCS Early Childhood Programs provide for children's basic needs through safe, healthy, consistent, and nurturing environments in order to develop and learn at optimal levels.

Families recognize strengths, set goals, develop a support system, and have the well being and knowledge to be the primary educators and nurturers for their children.
Communities are aware of the importance of investing in early childhood. They demonstrate commitment by investing resources in programs, participating in decision making and support policies that honor the developing child and respect the individual differences of families.

Community Economic Development
MISSION STATEMENT: Building partnerships with people and communities to promote safer, healthier tomorrows.

The Community Economic Development Department assists families, businesses, and neighborhoods with economic development and focus on providing housing and business opportunities.

CED Department assists families and communities in their quest to access local, state, and federal housing dollars. Activities include housing development, rehabilitation, rent assistance, and energy saving repairs. Each program offering these activities has income eligibility guidelines. These income guidelines are available by contacting the CED Director.

In addition to housing opportunities, the CED Department provides loans and technical assistance to small businesses that do not have access to a conventional lender. Loans and technical assistance are available to businesses located within CNCS's 21 County service area and applicants do not have to meet income guideline limitations.

Family Outreach Department
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.

Health and Nutrition Services
MISSION STATEMENT: To foster the healthy lifestyles of Central Nebraskans through health promotion, prevention, and education.

CNCS' Health and Nutrition Services Department offers 18 preventative health programs at clinic sites located throughout the entire service area. The Department offers a variety of wellness, prevention, intervention, and community services/programs to individuals ranging from birth to 60+ years of age. Services are provided through clinic sites, home visitations, public schools, and community collaboration. CNCS will work with clients to coordinate their appointments on the same day at one location if possible.