ERA Rental Assistance Funding Extended Until September 30, 2022
Nebraska renters that have been impacted by the pandemic may be eligible for the state-funded rental assistance program. Nebraska will continue to operate the ERA Program until funding is no longer available from the U.S. Treasury, or until September 30, 2022. English and Spanish flyers are attached! For more information, visit https://coronavirus.nebraska.gov/EmergencyRentalAssistanceProgram
Mindset Training for CASA Volunteers Starts September 20, 2021
Mindset Training for CASA Programs is an 8-week program designed to teach staff and volunteers how to manage their minds when it comes to their CASA work. It takes into consideration the challenging work volunteers perform and teaches tools to increase self-awareness and ultimately, self-care. Register at https://everydaystrongcoaching.mykajabi.com/offers/4msMFqiU/checkout
Free Flu Shot Clinic
Plan to get your flu shot at the Sarpy Community YMCA on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 4-7 p.m.! Vaccinations will be administered by Hy-Vee Pharmacy, courtesy of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. Clinics are open to anyone age 6 and up, regardless of health insurance coverage. Visit NebraskaBlue.com/FluShotto preregister and view other clinic…
Produce Boxes Available Wednesday, September 29!
NCHS Community Speaker Series on Thursday, October 14
Grandparents raising grandchildren, kinship caregivers, community members, and agency partners are invited to attend this free, virtual presentation. This month's presentation will feature Chris Jones, Community Impact and Strategic Initiatives Director at Nebraska Children's Home Society, and Nebraska DHHS partners. Caregivers can advocate by elevating their voices and bringing their personal experience raising relatives to…
Good New Church to host Community Fall Fest
This event will have fun for the whole family! You will be able to learn from and get resources from local agencies, connect with friends from the community, or just have fun! Western-themed costumes, fun carnival games, yummy treats, hayrack rides, and lots of candy!
Fatherhood Meet & Greets
Empowering fathers to find their purpose, be present, and actively participate in their child’s life, this virtual series on October 4! Topics include: Family History What it means to be a man The father’s role Communication Showing and handling feelings This FREE series is open to all fathers in Douglas and Sarpy counties. Group meetings…
Parent Ambassador Program Participants to receive $500 Stipend!
Elevating Parent and Provider Voices in Nebraska is hosting a year-long program to support and develop parent leaders of Nebraska early learners to advocate for their children, themselves, and their communities. Parents and early childhood education providers offer critical input in policy development and are authentic voices for change that benefits Nebraska’s youngest children. For…
NCHS Hosts Raising Your Grandchildren, Together While Apart
Nebraska Children's Home Society is hosting a virtual event, Raising Your Grandchildren: Together While Apart" on Thursday, September 30, noon to 1:30pm via Zoom. Register TODAY online at nchs.org!