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Provides help to families in situations which are threatening the health or wellbeing of an eligible child and family.

Emergency Assistance payments may be made for shelter expenses, relocation expenses, or non-medical transportation. Payments are made directly to the provider of the service.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides help to families in situations which are threatening the health or wellbeing of an eligible child and family.

Emergency Assistance payments may be made for shelter expenses, relocation expenses, or non-medical transportation. Payments are made directly to the provider of the service.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rent and rent deposit assistance to prevent homelessness. Funds may keep someone in their current housing or obtain new housing. Participants attend a Tenant's Right and Responsibilities class.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

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)

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medicaid
Food Stamps/SNAP
Refugee Resettlement Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
TANF
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Social Security Disability Insurance
Rental Deposit Assistance
General Relief

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)

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medicaid
Food Stamps/SNAP
Refugee Resettlement Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
TANF
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Social Security Disability Insurance
Rental Deposit Assistance
General Relief

Provides help to families in situations which are threatening the health or wellbeing of an eligible child and family.

Emergency Assistance payments may be made for shelter expenses, relocation expenses, or non-medical transportation. Payments are made directly to the provider of the service.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides medical and financial assistance including: rent and rental deposit assistance, assisted living financial assistance with a written statement from physician indicating client is in need of that level of care. Medical care provided through the Primary Health Care Clinic or authorized by clinic physician. Bus passes at a reduced rate and personal hygiene vouchers. Burial (cremation) expenses.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
General Relief
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance

Provides financial and support services to Veteran families that are homeless or imminently at risk of being homeless. The goal is to stabilize the families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living. Services may include rental and utility deposits and limited assistance, some moving costs and emergency supplies, case management services, transportation assistance, assistance in obtaining VA benefits and other public benefits.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Rental Deposit Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Moving Expense Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Indigent Transportation

Provides help to families in situations which are threatening the health or wellbeing of an eligible child and family.

Emergency Assistance payments may be made for shelter expenses, relocation expenses, or non-medical transportation. Payments are made directly to the provider of the service.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

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.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides individuals and families with a one-time assistance for rent/deposit to prevent homelessness using funding provided through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). This program will only help once.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
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. 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.

Services

Mental Health Expense Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Work Clothing

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)

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medicaid
Food Stamps/SNAP
Refugee Resettlement Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
TANF
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Social Security Disability Insurance
Rental Deposit Assistance
General Relief

Homelessness prevention services and assistance for individuals and families with children who are in danger of experiencing homelessness within the next 14 days. Program may assist with utility bills and deposits, and rental bills and deposits.

Provides wrap-around case management.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

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

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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.

Services

Transportation Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Temporary Financial Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
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. 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.

Services

Mental Health Expense Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Rental Deposit Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Work Clothing

Provides help to families in situations which are threatening the health or wellbeing of an eligible child and family.

Emergency Assistance payments may be made for shelter expenses, relocation expenses, or non-medical transportation. Payments are made directly to the provider of the service.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

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

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
CommUnity is able to help with security deposits on new housing within Iowa City city limits. Call for further information.

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)

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medicaid
Food Stamps/SNAP
Refugee Resettlement Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
TANF
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Social Security Disability Insurance
Rental Deposit Assistance
General Relief

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.

Services

Transportation Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Temporary Financial Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

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)

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medicaid
Food Stamps/SNAP
Refugee Resettlement Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
TANF
In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Social Security Disability Insurance
Rental Deposit Assistance
General Relief
Case managers oversee the distribution of the Local Emergency Assistance Fund as well as additional funds from The Salvation Army and the Illinois Department of Human Services towards rental deposit assistance.
A fund that provides emergency assistance to help with utility or rent deposits, disconnects, rent eviction prevention, and utility(disconnect) prevention. Payments are made directly to the vendors and landlords. Maximum assistance is $200.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance