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Describe the coordination goals and process: Initial coordination with McKinney-Vento started with a meeting to provide program overview of CCDF Subsidy and Nebraska's McKinney-Vento Program out of the Nebraska Department of Education. The overarching goal between the Lead Agency and Nebraska's McKinney-Vento will be to reach subsidy eligible children by educating and assisting in child care subsidy eligibility and authorizations, but also provide information on other economic assistance programs (SNAP, TANF, LIHEAP, etc.). The CCDF/Subsidy will create an informational brochure/handout for the McKinney-Vento liaison to distribute. Ongoing meetings and communication sharing will take place to implement these goals.

(REQUIRED) State/territory agency responsible for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Describe the coordination goals and process: Employment First, is a workforce development and employment program which helps families achieve economic self-sufficiency through job training, education, and employment preparation. Families receiving TANF assistance may be required to participate with Employment First. The Lead Agency administers the TANF and CCDF programs. Ongoing communication and planning occurs between TANF and CCDF to ensure child care is not a barrier for individuals to participate with Employment First. The goal will continue to be ongoing communication and to serve this population the best way possible.

(REQUIRED) Agency responsible for Medicaid and the state Children's Health Insurance Program. Describe the coordination goals and process: CCDF, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program are in different divisions within the Lead Agency. Representatives from all programs attend a monthly Eligibility Operations Meeting. This meeting allows time for updates, planning, and collaboration among programs. The goal is to continue these ongoing meetings and providing program updates.

(REQUIRED) State/territory agency responsible for mental health Describe the coordination goals and process: There are various entities across the state who incorporate mental health services in Nebraska Page 19 of 314