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Community Response | CEDARS

6601 Pioneers Boulevard, Suite 1, Lincoln, NE 68506

Eligibility

Open to those who have children in the home age 18 or younger, no current CPS involvement, have limited support within the community, need assistance meeting basic needs, and a high level of parental/caregiver frustration or stress

Required documents

None
(402) 436-5437

Voice - Main Phone

www.cedarskids.org
[email protected]

Application process

Call for information or to complete referral over the phone

Fees

None

Service area

Lancaster County, NE

Description

Free, voluntary program where coaches work with families for 3-6 months to help navigate and access resources in the community, increase families' protective factors, and problem-solve to address challenges a family may be facing. A coach is assigned to meet with the family and connect them to needed support.

​The program offers case management support, mental health services for parents/guardians and children, education support, and some supports to meet basic needs and ensure safety.

​Other support includes assistance finding safe, stable housing, connections to local food resources, help applying for benefits and tracking application status, budgeting and employment assistance, and education supports for parents/guardians and children.

Providing organization

CEDARS

Community-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and youth achieve safety, stability and enduring family relationships.