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Our HistoryHistory of JCCPIt all began in May of 1994The Jefferson County Community Partnership was established in 1994 under the name Jefferson County Community Assistance Network (JCCAN). The vision of this group was for the citizens of Jefferson County to work together by creating partnerships throughout the county. These partnerships were composed of individuals who represent various segments of the county, such as churches, government agencies, parents, businesses, social service agencies, schools etc. Four Missouri State Departments and several private foundations were invited to be part of a Missouri initiative to create Community Partnerships in March of 1995. At the time, seven Missouri communities were involved in this initiative. In May 1995, JCCAN was selected as a community collaborative. This public/private venture was aimed at changing the way service delivery occurred in communities, and involved a focus on collaboration and community-based decision-making. January, 1998In January of 1998, the Jefferson County Community Assistance Network was renamed the Jefferson County Community Partnership (JCCP). The Partnership employed 6 individuals to carry out the mission of the organization. The first two community teams were established in De Soto, Missouri. Educare, a program that provides trainings and materials to child care providers, were established at the Jefferson County Community Partnership. A year later, the Parenting Network also joined the Partnership to provide resources for low-income stay-at-home parents with children ages birth to five. TodayToday the Jefferson County Community Partnership is composed of 10 staff members. It is one of 21 Community Partnerships statewide. Jefferson County Community Teams have recently been established at JCCP to work on countywide issues. These teams enable communities to define their own concerns and agendas, based on their needs, strengths, resources and vision. This unique concept makes it possible for individuals to work on issues that they are truly devoted to and for everyone to get involved. The Jefferson County Community Partnership has been a catalyst for systems reform in Jefferson County, and this unprecedented organization will continue to work to help create a better future for Jefferson County. |
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