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Every Child.
Every Family.
Every NEKS County.
Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Jefferson, Nemaha
NEKEC-ICC brings together parents, educators, healthcare providers, and community leaders across six Northeast Kansas counties to ensure every child from birth to age five gets the support they need to thrive.
Supporting families from the very beginning, because the earliest years shape everything.
Our Council Members:
WHAT WE DO
Connecting the dots
across six counties.
NEKEC-ICC serves as the connective tissue between every organization in Northeast Kansas that touches the lives of young children and families.
Child Find & Outreach
We identify children birth to age five who may benefit from early childhood services — reaching families before a small concern becomes a bigger barrier.
Policy & Advocacy
We advise the lead agency on policy, resource development, and funding priorities — ensuring community voices shape early childhood decisions.
Developmental Screenings
We host free community screenings and baby showers across all six counties, connecting families to developmental resources right where they live.
Public Awareness
We raise awareness of early childhood resources, programs, and opportunities so families know what is available — and how to access it.
Systems Coordination
We coordinate between Infant Toddler Services (birth to 3) and Part B (preschool) services so children receive uninterrupted support through every transition.
Professional Development
We provide and share professional development opportunities across providers, educators, and agencies — raising the quality of care throughout the region.
LEGAL FOUNDATION
State-mandated.
Community-driven.
NEKEC-ICC is not just a community initiative — it is a legal requirement under Kansas state law. Every community in Kansas is required to have a LICC dedicated to coordinating early intervention services.
"Each community shall have a local interagency coordinating council (LICC) that has as one of its purposes, the coordination of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families."
— Kansas Administrative Regulation 28-4-565
Parents & Families
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Free developmental screenings in your community
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Connections to Early Head Start & Part C services
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Support navigating the system — for free
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A real seat at the table to shape local services
Healthcare Providers
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Streamlined referral pathways to Part C services
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Community screening event partnerships
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Professional development on ASQ tools
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Cross-agency communication network
Educators & Schools
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Part C to Part B transition coordination
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Child find collaboration & awareness campaigns
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Shared professional development resources
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Regional early childhood partner network
Community Leaders
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Advise on policy & resource development
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Strengthen cross-sector partnerships
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Amplify your organization's reach
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Shape regional early childhood systems
© 2026 NEKECICC · Northeast Kansas Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council · KAR 28-4-565