History:

Buffalo County Rooted in Relationships began when approximately 60 stakeholders connected with local partners to develop a long-range plan to support the social-emotional development of young children.

Pyramid Model Implementation:

Community Partners has recently hired 4 coaches to train 14 providers from both in-home and center-based early care and education settings in promoting the social, emotional, and behavioral competence of young children.

Selection of a Systems Priority:

After a year of planning, the Buffalo County Rooted in Relationships team is working to create public awareness for social emotional development for ages 0-8 in all Buffalo County Communities

2017-2018 Evaluation Report:

Click HERE to view the annual report from the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation. 

Current Partners:

• Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
• Center For Psychological Services
• Kearney Public Schools
• University of Nebraska at Kearney
• Twin Rivers Public Health Department
• Kearney Area Children’s Museum
• Buffalo County Attorney
• Department of Health and Human Services
• ESU 10
• Midwest Encouragement and Counseling Center
• Head Start
• Families CARE
• Early Development Network