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decision-making role in the State Advisory Council or similar coordinating body. (REQUIRED) Indian tribe(s) and/or tribal organization(s), at the option of individual tribes. Describe the coordination goals and process, including which tribe(s) was consulted: The Lead Agency goal is to establish and build a working relationship with all fourCCDF Nebraska Tribes (Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, Santee Sioux Nation, and Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska). Coordination goals will be for the Lead Agency to continue outreach to the CCDF Nebraska Tribes, attempting to establish a working relationship, provide support, and travel for site visits. The Lead Agency has meet with the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, specifically, about the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act, state plan, and regulations. A goal is to continue to assist with increasing the supply of child care providers for children eligible for state CCDF. The Lead Agency worked with the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska to help increase license-exempt child care providers and educate on the licensing processes. This provided an increase in child care options for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The Lead Agency met with the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska TANF program, providing education on subsidy and subsidy providers. The CCDF Administrator is a part of a monthly call with Omaha Tribe of Nebraska TANF and CCDF staff.

N/A-There are no Indian tribes and/or tribal organizations in the State. (REQUIRED) State/territory agency(ies) responsible for programs for children with special needs, including early intervention programs authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Part C for infants and toddlers and and Part B, Section 619 for preschool). Describe the coordination goals and process: The Lead Agency works with the program responsible for children with special needs which include intervention and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Part C for infants and toddlers and Section 619 for preschool). Coordination will continue to include the Lead Agency and this program meeting on related topics for children with special needs, expulsions/suspensions, and early screenings, with a goal to link comprehensive services to children in child care settings. Planning for IDEA is facilitated through Nebraska's Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council (ECICC). The Lead Agency will continue to be an active member of the council and Nebraska Page 16 of 314