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Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.
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When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.
When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.
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Provides rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.
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 217-549-115
Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 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 rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.
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 217-549-115
Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 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
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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)
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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
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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
Categories
Provides rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.
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 217-549-115
Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 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 rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.
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 217-549-115
Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 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
Categories
Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.
Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.
Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.
Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.
Categories
When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.
When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.
Categories
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)
Categories
Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.
Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.
Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.
Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.
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Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. The goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.
Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. The goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.
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Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.
First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (through ACCESSNebraska at www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.
First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (through ACCESSNebraska at www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.
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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)
Categories
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)
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Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.
First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (through ACCESSNebraska at www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.
First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (through ACCESSNebraska at www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.
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Provides help with rent and rent deposit assistance. Can also help with financial counseling.
Provides help with rent and rent deposit assistance. Can also help with financial counseling.
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Provides help with rent and rent deposit assistance. Can also help with financial counseling.
Provides help with rent and rent deposit assistance. Can also help with financial counseling.
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Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.
Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.
Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.
Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.
Categories
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)
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