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Housing Services | Youth Emergency Services Inc.

2566 Farnam Street, Suite 301, Omaha, NE 68131

Eligibility

Shelter, Transitional Living Program, and Maternity Group Home are available ages 16 to 21; authorization of parent or guardian required within 72 hours of placement

Required documents

Varies by service

(402) 345-5187
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Business Line

(402) 578-7233
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Hot-Line

Application process

Application for transitional and maternity group home programs available online; Contact agency for placement screening; Private and agency referrals accepted

Fees

Case management services to runaway/youth experiencing homeless provided free of charge; TLP and MGH have sliding scales related to room and board

Service area

Pottawattamie County, IA Sarpy County, NE Douglas County, NE

Services to runaway, homeless, near-homeless and street-dependent youth. Array of services includes shelter, street outreach, transitional living, and maternity group home.

24-hour crisis line for youth needing emergency assistance.

Emergency services include shelter program (short-term), Transitional Living Program (TLP), and Maternity Group Home (MGH) for up to 18 months. A variety of support services are provided for youth while in residence.

Require authorization of parent or guardian within 72 hours of placement for shelter placements and housing services.

Services include housing, all meals, transportation to school and scheduled appointments. Must be involved in daily residential activities including hygiene, meal preparation, scheduling activities, laundry, and facility upkeep.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/30/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Youth Emergency Services Inc.

Housing and services for homeless and near homeless young people.