News – Lift Up Sarpy County

January 21, 2025 Marketing Tax credits, Tax Preparation

New Tax Credits for Individuals and Organizations Supporting IDD

Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Support Act for Direct Support Professionals, Employers of Individuals Receiving Services, and Agencies In April 2024, Governor Jim Pillen signed into law LB 937, establishing tax credits for individuals and organizations supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). These tax credits will benefit direct support professionals (DSPs), employers…

January 16, 2025 Marketing Kinship Caregiving, Legal Aid

NCFF Legal Options for Kinship Caregivers Clinic

Join Nebraska Childrens and Family Foundation for Legal Options for Kinship Caregivers Clinic on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from noon to 1:00pm. Register at https://bit.ly/4ake54e Kinship caregivers and community partners are invited to this free virtual session to explore the various legal options available to them. Topics will cover temporary delegation of parental authority, guardianship,…

January 6, 2025 Marketing Collaborative event

Community Resource Meeting

Resources and Support for Children and Families of Immigrants Community Collaborative Meeting Jan. 9, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm Hybrid Options: In-person at Project Everlast, 314 S. 26th St. and a Zoom option will be offered. Together with The Bridge from Omaha, Lift Up Sarpy County is collaborating to create a safe space to collect and…

January 2, 2025 Marketing Energy Assistance

Nebraska Cold Weather Rule Notice

The Nebraska Public Service Commission Cold Weather Rule allows for special disconnection and reconnection procedures for Nebraska residential natural gas customers between November 1 and March 31. To avoid disconnection or to reconnect service, residential customers must comply with the following requirements during the November 1 through March 31 Cold Weather Rule period: 1. Inform…

January 2, 2025 Marketing mental health

Services for Mental Health or Substance Use Challenges are Available for All Nebraskans in a Crisis Moment

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) maintains several providers in each Regional Behavioral Health Authority who provide same day scheduling and walk-in access services for substance use or mental health challenges. Both adults and children can utilize same day scheduling services or walk-in services during a time of…

November 4, 2024 Marketing Holiday Assistance

Holiday Assistance Sign Up Times Announced

The 2024 Holiday Assistance Applications are now being accepted for Sarpy county residents through the end of November. See the flyers below for dates, times and locations. If these times do not work for you or your client, please reach out to Sharon Boehmer, Sarpy County Director of Human Services via email at sboehmer@sarpy.gov to…

November 2, 2024 Marketing Veteran Assistance

Free Equine Therapy Now Available Nov 2 – Dec 14 2024

Free equine therapy is now available for Veterans, their spouses and their entire family. Learn more at https://ateaseusa.org/equine-therapy/.

October 22, 2024 Marketing Uncategorized

Shining Stars 2024 a Success

Lift Up Sarpy County and the clients we serve would like to thank everyone who supported and attended this year's Shining Stars, held on October 10 at the Peter Fink American Muscle Car Museum. This year's Shining Stars included the City of Bellevue (award accepted by Bellevue Mayor, Rusty Hike), Bellevue Together and WoodSprings Suites. Big…

October 17, 2024 Marketing Uncategorized

DHHS Encourages Households in Need to Apply for LIHEAP

As the colder months approach, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages low-income households to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps low-income households stay safe and healthy by providing financial assistance to offset the costs of heating and cooling. The heating season for LIHEAP begins October 1…

September 30, 2024 Marketing Health and Well-being

Newborn Screening Saves Lives

During September, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recognizes Newborn Screening Awareness Month. Newborn screening is a highly successful public health system that enables the early identification of conditions that might not be immediately apparent but have serious, lifelong consequences to a child’s long-term health and well-being if left undetected. “Newborn screening can…