Project Harmony Enhances Access to Children and Families

On Tuesday, October 18, Project Harmony (www.projectharmony.com), along with the Northeast Nebraska Child Advocacy Center (CAC), started delivering a coordinated response to children suspected of abuse/neglect or witness to a violent event using a third partner, The Bridge in Fremont as an alternate site.

The Bridge provides a child and family friendly space for Project Harmony to deliver forensic interviews and advocacy services.  Coordination with mental health will be arranged with local providers and medical exams, when indicated, will continue to be delivered at Project Harmony in Omaha by medical providers with specialized training and expertise in child abuse/neglect conditions. The Northeast Nebraska CAC continues to provide the leadership to the multidisciplinary team and case review to ensure a high quality response.

“We are excited about this new initiative to provide child advocacy services in the Fremont and Blair communities,” said Project Harmony Executive Director Gene Klein.  “This joint partnership will be more convenient for families and investigators alike.”

The new collaborative effort serves children and families from Dodge and Washington counties every Tuesday at The Bridge.  Law enforcement and DHHS will continue to schedule appointments through the Omaha location as usual.  Any referral not served on Tuesday will access Project Harmony for urgent and non-urgent situations and will occur at the Omaha location.  All referrals from any other county in this service area will be coordinated with the Northeast Nebraska CAC in Norfolk, Neb.

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