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Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

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Case/Care Management
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Adult In Home Respite Care
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Homemaker Assistance
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Area Agencies on Aging
Medicare Information/Counseling
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Home Delivered Meals
Children's In Home Respite Care

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

Categories

Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Supported Employment
Long Term Care Options Counseling
General Household Goods Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Specialized Information and Referral
Respite Care Subsidies
Benefits Screening
Transportation Expense Assistance
Prevocational Training
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

Categories

Case/Care Management
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Adult In Home Respite Care
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Homemaker Assistance
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Area Agencies on Aging
Medicare Information/Counseling
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Home Delivered Meals
Children's In Home Respite Care

Offers information on support services and benefits available for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Categories

Benefits Screening
Specialized Information and Referral
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral

Assists Hispanic individuals and families to obtain access to and utilize community resources.

Assists with barriers to services.

Provides Spanish/English translation and interpretation for general and medical needs.

Advocates for the local Hispanic community.

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Language Interpretation
Specialized Information and Referral
Assists Nebraskans who are 60 years and over or have a disability and/or their representatives in accessing services and supports to allow the person to live as independently as possible in the setting of their choice. ADRC staff are available by phone or in person to assist in accessing resources based on the person's needs and preferences. This may include providing information and referrals for services such as housing, personal care, transportation, food and nutrition, public benefits, therapies, employment, etc.

Categories

Specialized Information and Referral
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Provides information and referrals to available resources in the Polk County area. Information and referrals can include food programs, energy assistance, chore services, and Medicare and Medicaid information. Volunteer opportunities, educational, recreational programs and nutrition information is also available. Coordinates seven neighborhood-based senior centers and nine meal sites throughout Polk County. Contact your local community center for more information.

Provides comprehensive services for families in need. Services include intake assessment, information about community resources, case management, outreach, food stamp application assistance, housing education, emergency food and shelter help.

Categories

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Food Vouchers
Specialized Information and Referral
Homeless Motel Vouchers

Provides assistance to caregivers of Ogle County residents with applications and other benefits.

Provides a resource center for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) information and services. Staff is available to meet with families and professionals to help determine what information and resources will best suit their needs. Supports and services are offered to assist individuals and their caregivers regarding all aspects of autism spectrum disorder.

Services include:

-Screening.

-Diagnostics.

-Social skills.

-Consultation.

-Family navigation.

-Coaching.

-Community outreach.

-Training.

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Social Skills Training
Life Coaching
Specialized Information and Referral
Pediatric Developmental Screening

Hotline can be a first stop for information on the resources and services available to farm and ranch families and rural residents throughout the state of Nebraska.

Free financial, legal and counseling services are provided.

No cost vouchers for confidential mental health services for persons affected by the rural crisis.

Categories

General Counseling Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Legal Information Services

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

Categories

Case/Care Management
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Adult In Home Respite Care
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Homemaker Assistance
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Area Agencies on Aging
Medicare Information/Counseling
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Home Delivered Meals
Children's In Home Respite Care

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

Categories

Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Supported Employment
Long Term Care Options Counseling
General Household Goods Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Specialized Information and Referral
Respite Care Subsidies
Benefits Screening
Transportation Expense Assistance
Prevocational Training
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Provides one-on-one assistance, information, and trainings for parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs.

Support for parents of children with special health care needs or a disability. Staffed by parents who have a child with a disability who help other parents find answers.

Information about special education, and disability related topics to families through workshops and direct contact.

Support and technical assistance to emerging or established support groups state-wide.


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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Disease/Disability Registries
Advocates for people with developmental disabilities and/or intellectual delays and their families, through partnership, leadership, and individual choice; policy advocates raise awareness, increase and improve services and opportunities, and help direct funding into community-based programs.

Annual Christmas Party in December at the Bettendorf Community Center for all special-needs populations.

Scholarships of up to $250 annually for individuals with intellectual delay for leisure activities.

Referrals to community resources.

Categories

Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Christmas Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Offers information and education on Human Trafficking.

Categories

Human Trafficking Prevention
Specialized Information and Referral

Collaborates with other agencies to maximize resources and programs to best serve children ages 0-5 and their families. Programs currently available are Childcare Consultants, Childcare Health Consultants, Preschool Referrals and Tuition Assistance, and Home Visitation.

Provides information, assistance, and referrals for challenges seniors face with independent living.

Assists seniors with Medicare enrollments and Part D changes (SHIP), Medicaid enrollment and recertification, SNAP applications, LIHEAP applications, and referrals to community programs that would be useful to seniors, including food assistance, mental health needs/counseling, transitioning to senior housing, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities.

Categories

Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Geriatric Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Information and referral.

Categories

Specialized Information and Referral

Provides older adults and their caregivers with vital information on available programs, services, and benefits. Professionally trained staff assists individuals with navigating a wide range of resources, including healthcare options, financial aid, and support services. Seniors and caregivers can receive personalized guidance to address their needs and concerns.

Serves as the area's Aging and Disability Resource Center and Area Agency on Aging.

Categories

Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Area Agencies on Aging
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides information and referrals to available resources in the Polk County area. Information and referrals can include food programs, energy assistance, chore services, and Medicare and Medicaid information. Volunteer opportunities, educational, recreational programs and nutrition information is also available. Coordinates seven neighborhood-based senior centers and nine meal sites throughout Polk County. Contact your local community center for more information.
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Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

Categories

Benefits Screening
General Household Goods Provision
Transportation Expense Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Supported Employment
Prevocational Training
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Respite Care Subsidies
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Aging and Disability Resource Centers