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Provides budget and debt counseling and education. Also offers HUD-approved Housing Counseling and education including: pre-purchase, mortgage default and foreclosure prevention, bankruptcy counseling and education and credit report review.

Debt Management Program (DMP) also available for clients to pay unsecured debt (credit cards and loans) at reduced interest and fees.

• Mediation - Mediation can be a less expensive alternative to litigation. Typically mediation occurs between both parents and a neutral mediator.

• Parenting Coordination - Parenting coordination is a child-centered option for resolving common or day-to-day conflicts between divorced parents. Not only does this service help resolve disputes between parents without the need to go to court, it also gives parents tools and techniques to work together and find child-focused solutions to their conflicts.

• Neutral Evaluation - The goal of neutral evaluation is to improve communication between disputing parties and provide everyone with a better understanding of important issues. During this process, a neutral expert assesses the case and works to understand each party.

Developmental Screening: Early identification of developmental delays, including:

- Communication/Social Skills.

- Movement.

- Self-help skills.

Physical Therapy: Movement, motor development, and body function. Works with children with a wide variety of diagnoses, including:

- Developmental delays.

- Cerebral palsy.

- Down syndrome.

- Spina bifida.

- Torticollis.

- Plagiocephaly.

- Genetic disorders.

- Hypotonia.

- Toe walking.

- Post-surgical rehabilitation.

Occupational Therapy: Increases a child's independence and quality of life while targeting areas including:

- Daily living skills.

- Sensory processing.

- Self-regulation.

- Motor skills.

- Coordination.

Treatment includes an emphasis on educating the caregivers and providing strategies to increase participation in their home and community environments.

Speech Therapy services also available.

Maintains birth and dearth records for residents who were born or passed away in Franklin and Williamson counties. Birth and death certificates are only kept for 10 years from the date of birth/death.

Provides the following services certified copies of birth certificates, certified copies of death certificates, burial permits.

Provides job placement, training, and follow-along support for people with intellectual disabilities and other disabilities. The individual trains for a specific job through job coaching. Follow along services involves periodic meetings with the employer to discuss any concerns about the employee or need for additional training.

Connects military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military spouses.

​Provides non-perishable food items and donated fresh produce, when available, once a month. Diapers and formula also offered, when available.

Anyone in Polk County that would like to have the food delivered to their home can call for further assistance.

Provides a food pantry and food box pick-up for the families and employees of Community Unit School District 300 (D300), as well as Elgin Community College students. Registration is required in order to receive access to the pantry.

In the event of a documentable emergency, D300 can provide emergency food distributions.

Offers to assist households with window air conditioners (renters or homeowners) and also do some repairs to central air conditioners (homeowners). Must meet income guidelines for the program and have an application completed. Must have a medical need to be eligible for the program. Program runs May through September.

Offers sexual health and wellness services including free pregnancy tests, STD/STI testing, HIV testing and treatment (PrEP/PEP), Case Management, anal Pap Smears, free condoms, outreach and prevention education, and more.

Provides supports and services for families to help their children meet developmental milestones.

NOTE: The TYPP program no longer exists at NECC. Inquiries for the TYPP program should be directed to the following TYPP Partners:

- Child Saving Institute

- Boys Town

- Nebraska Children's Home Society

- Other partners: VNA (Visiting Nurse Association)

PROGRAM DETAILS: Provides parents with referrals to prenatal education, parenting education, support to remain in school, or anything in between. The program is a comprehensive, integrated system of early health, academic, and family services. Ensures that families of young children (birth to eight) receives support to promote healthy lifestyles and to increase educational attainment for parents and their children.

Monthly Men’s and Women’s Wellness Coffee Hours are held in both Lincoln and Omaha, intended to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals who have been incarcerated and their family members. These gatherings serve as a space for healing, empowerment, and meaningful community connection, helping participants navigate the challenges of reentry and personal growth. Through open discussions and shared experiences, attendees find encouragement and solidarity. Guest speakers are invited to present valuable community resources to promote overall well-being and successful reintegration.

Provides substance abuse treatment services to children and adults. Services include assessments, counseling and outpatient treatment options.