Community Response Process

Community Response is the actions a community takes to develop a system of resources and services which strengthen families.

A community connector is someone that has been in contact with a community member that is in need of support. The community connector will act as a guide and point of contact for the individual or family member to help get them connected to services, support and/or resources.

You as a community connector can complete a Buffalo County Community Response emergency flex funds application on behalf of clients to be submitted to the Community Navigator, who will process and determine funding availability and eligibility. You may also fill out a laptop flex funding form for your clients that may need a device in order to continue their learning, stay connected with family and friends, or for tele-health.

Emergency Flex Fund Form and Process

To apply for Flex Funding, follow the process outlined below.

1. Download and complete Buffalo County Flex Fund Application Packet
   • Buffalo County Flex Fund English Application Packet
     • Contents of Packet:
       • English Nebraska Intake and Release of Information
       • English Participant Information
       • English Flex Fund Form
       • Community Response Employment Form
   • Buffalo County Flex Fund Spanish Application Packet
     • Contents of Packet:
       • Spanish Nebraska Intake and Release of Information
       • Spanish Participant Information
       • Spanish Flex Fund Form
       • Spanish Community Response Employment Form
   • Complete additional Nebraska Intake form ONLY if participant is 24 years old or younger:
     • English 24 Years or Younger Form
     • Spanish 24 Years of Younger Form
2. Email all required forms to one of our Central Navigators:
   1. Wanda Fedorchik: positivepressure@bcchp.org
   2. Martha Marfileño, bilingual: wellness@bcchp.org
   3. If you cannot email the form or have questions, please call the Community Response Assistant at 308-865-2288.

Coaching Referral Form and Process

To refer to coaching, please follow the process outlined below.

1. Ensure that the Flex Fund Application Packet (above), is completed
2. Download and complete the Buffalo County Coaching Referral Form
   • Buffalo County Coaching Referral Form and Assessments
3. Email completed Coaching Referral Form to one of our Central Navigators:
   1. Wanda Fedorchik: positivepressure@bcchp.org
   2. Martha Marfileño, bilingual: wellness@bcchp.org
   3. If you cannot email the form or have questions, please call Community Response Assistant at 308-865-2288.