Do you have issues relating to implementation of the new DHHS private service contracts? Are service coordinators not attending hearings? Are ordered services not being provided? Please contact the DHHS liaison or the service contractor liaisons in your service area.
DHHS Service Area Liaisons:
| Service Area | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Doug Kreifels | Doug.Kreifels@nebraska.gov | 402-595-2871 |
| Southeast | Sara Jelinek | Sara.Jelinek@nebraska.gov | 402-471-7864 |
| Central | Kathleen Stolz | Kathleen.Stolz@nebraska.gov | 308-385-6173 |
| Northern | Karen Knapp | Karen.Knapp@nebraska.gov | 402-370-3308 |
| Western | Kathy Dickman | Kathy.Dickman@nebraska.gov | 308-535-8239 |
Service Contractor Liaisons:
| Organization | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls | Jeff Hackett | hackettj@bghome.net | 712-293-4727 |
| Cedars | Katie McLeese Stephenson | kmstephenson@cedars-kids.org | 402-437-8804 |
| KVC | Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez | sgasca@kvc.org | 402-498-4701 |
| Nebraska Families Collaborative | Judy Dierkhising | Judith.dierkhising@nebraskafc.org | 402-498-1207 |
| VisiNet | John Hoffman | John.hoffman@visinetinc.com | 402-898-8881, ext. 1003 |
Upcoming Events
| Time | Event Title |
|---|---|
| Feb 8th | 2nd District - Otoe Team Meeting |
| Feb 16th | 11th District - Team 3 (McCook) Team Meeting |
| Feb 17th | 7th District team meeting |
| Feb 21st | Lancaster County Team Meeting |
| Feb 22nd | Omaha Team Meeting |
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Priorities
- Reduce the time to reunification
- Improve systems effectiveness with parents with substance abuse issues
- Improve the use of parenting time to improve permanency
