Outreach and Community Resources

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• NCHS Families Forever: Supporting Nebraska's Adoptive and Guardianship Families
• Nebraska DHHS Adoption Webpage                                     
  

• DHHS Child Abuse Webpage - Mandatory Reporting Information ​

• Step Up to Quality - Nebraska Childcare Referral Network
• DHHS Child Care Subsidy Information for Parents: 1-800-383-4278​

• ​DHHS Oral & Dental Program
• Find a Dentist

• Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence - network of domestic violence and sexual assault programs ensure that a safety net of services are available across our state 24-hours a day. 
• Nebraska DHHS Domestic Violence
• National Domestic Violence Hotline - (866) 331-9474 ​
  

• Nebraska Early Development Network
• Make a Referral to the Nebraska Early Development Network
  
• Family's Guide to Early Intervention Services in Nebraska

• Unemployment Insurance Benefits: To apply, go to NEworks.nebraska.gov.

• Cash and other Assistance: For TANF and other state assistance, visit iserve.nebraska.gov or call (800) 383-4278.
• USAC Lifeline Support - Internet and cell phone bills: Call your carrier to see what assistance they offer or call Nebraska's Telephone Assistance Program (800)526-0017
  

• To find Nebraska food Pantry locations, please call the Food Bank at 1-855-444-5556.

• Food Stamps (SNAP):  (800) 383-4278
• Nebraska Resource and Referral System - search for food banks, pantries, and distribution resources in all counties
  

• Camp Catch-Up - Children in foster care can reunite with their siblings during camp
• DHHS Foster Care Webpage
• Foster Care Closet of Nebraska 
• Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association

• Nebraska Family Helpline: available 24/7 to parents and families with any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660
• iServe Nebraska - complete survey to see if you qualify for any programs offered by Nebraska DHHS
• Medicaid Provider Directory - Nebraska
• Medicaid members can access care coordination by calling the number on the back of their Medicaid card. Also visit the DHHS Medicaid website for more information. 
  

• Legal Aid of Nebraska  
• Sleeping in Your Car or Abandoned Building? Call 402-957-1747 - referrals to outdoor supplies, housing/shelter, food and water, case management, mental health and substance use care
• Threshold Homelessness Ends With Action - Resource links
  

• Nebraska DHHS Human Trafficking - Call the Nebraska Adult & Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline (800) 652-1999 or Local Law Enforcement to report suspicious activities that may look like trafficking situations. 
• Report human trafficking in Nebraska - Nebraska Human Trafficking Hotline 1-833-PLS-LOOK (1-833-757-5665).If you are a victim, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888. In an emergency, call 911
  

• Nebraska Family Helpline: The Nebraska Family Helpline is available 24/7 to parents and families. Any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660.
• Nebraska Mental Health - Find a Provider
• Nebraska DHHS Behavioral Health 
• 988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline​
  

Head Start offers center-based services, home based services, and family child care services to children birth to age 5. They promote school readiness for children by offering education and comprehensive services.

• Nebraska Head Start Programs
• Nebraska Head Start Association
• Head Start Service Areas in Nebraska 
  

• Nebraska Family Guidebook  
• Home V​isiting: For pregnant women and families with children up to 3 months old.
• Nebraska Family Helpline: available 24/7 to parents and families; any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660
• Grandfamilies.org: Support for grandparents caring for grandchildren 

• Car Seats Inspections: Calendar for car seat check activities across the state
• Inspection Stations in Nebraska
• CEDARS​

• Maternal Mental Health in Nebraska
  
• Symptoms of Depressio​n Among Women
  

• ​Staying Healthy During Pregnancy​
  

• Lincoln: The Hub, Central Access Point for Young Adults; 402-471-8526
• Other areas of the state: Connected Youth Initiative
  

• Mobile Crisis Response: Nebraska Family Helpline is available 24/7 to parents and families. Any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660
  

• Nebraska Online Voter Registration​