CEDARS
Melissa Nance has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of social services. Melissa began their career in 2007 as an ICCU Care Coordinator at Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare. Melissa then joined Nebraska Families Collaborative in 2009, where they initially served as a Family Permanency Supervisor and later became the Family Permanency Director. In these roles, Melissa was responsible for overseeing teams that served at-risk families and children in out-of-home care, with a focus on staff and program development. Melissa also played a role in influencing system change for youth and families through internal and external relationships.
In 2018, Melissa moved to PromiseShip, where they held the position of Interim Vice President of Programs before being promoted to Vice President of Programs. Melissa'sresponsibilities at PromiseShip included overseeing various teams that provided services such as case management, kinship, family engagement, adoption, family finding, independent living, and prevention. Melissa also ensured compliance with contractual requirements regarding state and federal child welfare measures.
Most recently, Melissa joined Cedars Youth Services in 2019 as the Vice President of Service Delivery. Further details about their role at Cedars Youth Services have not been provided.
Melissa Nance attended Creighton University from 2002 to 2006, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology. Following their undergraduate studies, from 2006 to 2008, they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Human Services, General at Bellevue University.
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CEDARS
It is the mission of CEDARS to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. CEDARS is here to ensure that all kids have a safe environment where they can grow and thrive. We walk alongside them, using a holistic approach that provides support from infancy through young adulthood, with a variety of services to meet individual needs. We’re also here to walk with families, offering them resources, opportunities and education to keep their family connections strong. Our approach is trauma-informed and honors the experiences of those we serve, so families can become stronger and kids can preserve those connections as a central part of their support system. These needs can’t be met by one person, entity or organization alone. That’s why we join together with organizations and individuals across the community to support kids and families. From policymakers to child welfare advocates, trauma specialists to local and state agencies, and community donors to partner nonprofits, we embrace the kind of togetherness that changes lives. Helping all kids receive the best possible care builds a strong foundation and empowers them to develop skills and work toward independence. Providing this security and the opportunities that come with it is at the heart of our mission, and at the heart of the people who carry it out.