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Coalition of Human Service Needs
The Center for People in Need created and provides leadership for the Coalition of Human Service Needs (CHSN). The CHSN is comprised of human service and advocacy agencies interested in public policy and legislative issues. CHSN meets regularly during the state legislative session to discuss legislation, share information and coordinate actions. Also, the Center helps organizations track measures on their legislative agendas. Groups interested in joining the CHSN can contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Agencies and Organizations Participating in the CHSN
American Cancer Society, Heartland Division American Communications Asian Community and Cultural Center Blue Valley Community Action Center for People in Need Child Advocacy Center Child Welfare League Children and Family Coalition of Nebraska Citizens for Equal Protection Community Action of Nebraska Community Action Partnership of Lincoln and Saunders Counties (formerly Lincoln Action Program) Community Mental Health Family Violence Council Foster Care Review Board Human Services Federation Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska Justice and Advocacy Ministries for the ECLA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) League of Women Voters Lincoln/Lancaster County Health Department Lincoln Urban Development Department – CSI Committee NAF Multicultural Human Development Corporation National Association of Social Workers – Nebraska Chapter Nebraska Appleseed Nebraska Catholic Conference Nebraska Children and Families Foundation Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition Nebraska Housing Developers Association Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council Nebraska Urban Indian Medical Center Nebraskans for Peace Nonprofit Association of the Midlands United Nations Association Voices for Children in Nebraska YWCA - Omaha The CHSN and the Center’s Advocacy and Education Program is funded, in part, by Woods Charitable Foundation.