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Provides enhanced services to pregnant and post-partum women, health education services such as the importance of continued prenatal care, prenatal and postpartum nutrition education services, normal changes during pregnancy, self-care during pregnancy, and warning signs to report to a doctor. Can also provide information on labor and delivery, the normal process of labor, signs of labor, coping skills, danger signs, referrals to child birth classes, and breastfeeding information and support!

Presumptive eligibility for Medicaid can be processed by staff at New Opportunities, Inc. Presumptive eligibility is temporary Title 19 insurance for pregnant women while it is being determined if eligible for Medicaid services.

WIC is a federally funded program which provides a supplemental package of food and nutrition education for income-eligible women, infants, and children up to five years of age. Will also provide case management services for income-eligible pregnant women and children up to age one. Helps pregnant women apply for All Kids insurance and find an OB/GYN for pregnancy services.

Child development program for preschool children, 3-5 years, which stresses parent involvement, education, social services, and health.

Locations in Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline, Seward, Thayer, and York Counties.

Provides housing stability support for residents of Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties who are at risk of eviction or losing essential services. Through federal and state funding, can help local households with rent, mortgage, or utility payments to prevent homelessness.

Assistance is not guaranteed and is based on available funding. Priority may be given to households with children, seniors, or individuals with disabilities.

Provides health screenings including:

• Childhood lead poisoning
• Newborn screenings
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Genetic screening (not testing)
• Pregnancy testing

Provides accurate information on adoption, and lifelong support, so the family is successful in meeting the child’s best interest by offering the following services and resources:

Provides free and confidential pregnancy counseling for families, every step of the way; before, during, and after the birth of the child.

Assistance with making an adoption plan or parenting plan.

Parenting education. Support and education for baby's father on request.

Home studies for prospective adoptive parents.

Newborn care home for baby as a safe haven.

Provides support to teens and young adults through high school graduation through post-secondary training or education.

Preschool program serving the needs of low-income children and families. Some locations offer center-based programs, and some offer home-based programs.

Provides skills training programs (LEEP/Link Employment Exploration Program) and Supported Employment programs (job development and job coaching) to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Provides a high school completion program.

Applicants who have completed an approved handgun training and safety course and completed a Concealed Handgun Permit Application can present the application and necessary documentation in person to the nearest Nebraska State Patrol Headquarters.

Helps people with little income buy food for a healthy diet. An application for Food Assistance must be completed to receive this assistance. Call or visit website for more detailed information.

Provides home health care services which includes skilled nursing, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and social services in a home.

Offers primary care including family medicine, internal medicine, infectious disease management, pediatric care, OB/GYN services, prenatal and postpartum coordinated care with labor and delivery, immunizations and preventative screenings, and chronic care.

Offers counselors and therapists providing outpatient treatment for alcohol, drug, gambling, and tobacco use disorders.

Services include individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (M.A.T.). The program may also incorporate structured daytime activities such as educational and vocational services, social and recreational activities, 12-step meetings, family support programs, and continuing care for individuals who require intensive treatment but do not need 24-hour hospital care. Open to adolescents and adults.

Prepares, presents, and prosecutes claims for VA Disability and Pension benefits on behalf of veterans and/or their families. This program also assists with identifying and applying for other benefits or programs offered by the VA such as VA Healthcare.

Identifies programs/ services/ benefits the veteran and/or the veteran’s family can use, and are eligible for, that are not administered by the VA.

Works to bring women into full participation in society, sharing equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities with men while living free from discrimination.

Offers both short and long-term experiences for youth. Short-term experiences include afterschool programs, camps, school-sponsored activities, conferences, and other events. Long-term experiences include learning communities in agriculture such as county clubs.