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Program services include rental assistance up to HUD Fair Market Rent allowance and case management. Can remain on program as long as eligibility requirements are met.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator 217-923-3113 ext. 274, cell 217-208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager 217-921-5505 ext. 276; cell 217-549-1152

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 405, cell 217-549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 602, cell 217-549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager 217-500-3120 ext. 585, cell 217-549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager 618-395-5505 ext. 264, cell 217-508-8070

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Offers one time financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing a crisis that has caused a homeless or near homeless situation. Stability assistance can be used for past due rent, past due utilities, or propane (depending on county). Assistance is available sporadically and only when funding is available.

If client is eligible and has an eviction notice, the township can help with up to $300 in rental assistance for a single person or married couple, or $400 if children are in the home. 

If client has been a shelter resident for at least 1 week of the last 10 days, the township can help with first month's rent (Capital Township only). Must be able to provide proof that client can afford the rent of where they are moving to or living at. Must be an address in Capital Township. Must live in a dwelling separate from the owner of the property. Available once every two years.

Provides General Assistance for those who are ineligible for any other state or federal funding program.

Provides Emergency Assistance for rent to prevent eviction and disconnection of utilities.

Also provides:

- TRIAD Senior Program - Informational seminars for seniors focusing on reducing criminal victimization of older persons.

- Voter registration and early voting for Kane County residents.

- Household battery recycling.

- Notary Public services.

Provides a rent subsidy program. This program is similar to the HUD voucher program, that targets extremely low-income renters and helps them pay their monthly rent.

Provides assistance to help prevent homelessness, including, but not limited to:

• Emergency rent assistance for families in imminent danger of eviction
• Security deposits or first month's rent to help a family move into permanent housing in order to divert homelessness
• Emergency financial assistance to prevent housing foreclosure
• Referrals to other services to help prevent homelessness

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, mortgage interests payments, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or utilities may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws including burial benefits.

Offers the following services:

- Rental assistance.

- Utility assistance. (No utility payments are authorized during the November 1 to April 1 disconnection moratorium.)

- Food and non-food provisions.

- Pre-authorized/medication refills.

- Burial expenses.

Application approval is required to receive benefits. Payments are made directly to landlords and/or service providers. No cash benefits are available. Application decisions are guaranteed within 30 days or less of applying.

Program benefits offered no more than one time every six months.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, mortgage interests payments, utilities, and burial expense may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Emergency support and homelessness prevention services including, food, clothing, and furniture vouchers, financial assistance for rent, prescriptions, and information and referrals to community resources.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, utilities, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)