The service 'Child Care Provider Referrals' is offered at the following sites:
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Central District Health Department
WIC nutritional program provides supplemental food
KIDS CONNECTION Children's Health Insurance application and provide a nurse who advocates and gives referrals to health practitioners in the community
P.H.O.N.E. Public Health Outreach & Nursing Education
ADULT IMMUNIZATION CLINIC the second Thursday of each month, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, call for cost
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SAFETY and surety - air, food, and water inspection and contamination issues (complaints and questions); natural and infectious disease information, such as West Nile virus, insect bites, etc.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE - bioterrorism threats (chemical, biological, and nuclear), mass immunization clinics, strategic national stockpile, volunteer opportunities
PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION
DAY CARE service provider list
BREASTFEEDING information and education
SMOKING CESSATION program, Break the Chain: Freedom from Tobacco -
Child Care Connection - Health Department http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/health/environ/cehpi/index.htm (external link)
CHILD CARE resource and referral service which provides current information on licensed child care homes, centers and preschools in Lancaster County
PROVIDE parents with lists of providers who best meet family needs, and educates parents about quality child care, questions to ask of providers, and things to look for in a home or center
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE offered to providers through consultation, resource materials and inspections -
Child Care Connection - Health Department http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/health/environ/cehpi/index.htm (external link)
CHILD CARE resource and referral service which provides current information on licensed child care homes, centers and preschools in Lancaster County
PROVIDE parents with lists of providers who best meet family needs, and educates parents about quality child care, questions to ask of providers, and things to look for in a home or center
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE offered to providers through consultation, resource materials and inspections -
Child Care Resource and Referral for Southwest Iowa http://www.swiowachildcare.org (external link)
CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL can refer parents to local child care options and provides consumer education on how to choose quality child care. Also assists child care providers through technical assistance and training.
HELP WITH CHOOSING CHILD CARE, including a database which lists all licensed child care centers, preschools, Child Development Homes registered with State and non-registered child care home providers. Referrals are customized to the familyÂ’s needs which may include, but is not limited to: the type of child care desired, location, days and hours care is needed, the childrenÂ’s ages, whether Child Care Assistance is accepted and the experience and educational level of the provider.
PARENT EDUCATION ON CHOOSING A CHILD CARE - the program provides both verbal and written parent education (including information on child care regulations and indicators of quality).
CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING AND EDUCATION - works with child care providers to increase the quality of care provided through on site consultation, technical assistance and training. Anyone interested in opening a home based child care business can call for assistance. -
Child Care Solutions
ASSISTS PARENTS in finding quality licensed childcare
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS in English and Spanish to parents and providers
RESOURCES AND INFORMATION for parents and child care providers -
Columbus Area Childcare Association
CHILD CARE resource and referral
MEETINGS for day care providers the last Tuesday of the month from August-May from 7 pm-8:30 pm at the Columbus Public Library -
Early Childhood Training Center http://ectc.nde.ne.gov (external link)
STATEWIDE PROJECT to provide support and training to staff working with young Nebraska children and their families, and a resource to parents and families about parenting
MEDIA CENTER materials can be borrowed at no cost other than the cost of returning the items insured. The Media Center includes: books, videotapes, dvd's audio cassettes, filmstrips, slide/tape presentations, journals, and newsletters
TOLL-FREE INFORMATION line to respond to questions about young children, child care, training, and quality programming
WEBSITE
CHILD CARE Resource and Referral assistance -
Grandparents Resource Center http://www.enoa.org (external link)
SERVICES FOR GRANDPARENTS who are caring for their grandchildren
SUPPORT GROUP meetings; topics on parenting issues
ASSISTANCE locating low-cost child care and transportation
ACCESS to services for children with special needs, access to low cost or pro bono legal services, access to information through AARP's Grandparent Information Center, access to many programs available through ENOA
PHONE SUPPORT when a caregiver is in crisis or just needs someone to talk to
REFERRALS to low cost counseling
FOOD PANTRY assistance
RESOURCE LIBRARY with books and videos for grandparents and for children -
Midwest Child Care Association http://www.childcarene.org (external link)
STATEWIDE LISTING with detailed profiling and rates of licensed child care providers
USDA Child Care Food Program administration
TRAINS child care personnel
RECRUIT AND TRAIN child care providers to care for Offutt employees through a contract with the US Air Force
CONDUCTS AND PUBLISHES RESEARCH on child care issues -
Regulations and Licensure - Kearney http://www.dhhs.ne.gov (external link)
BIRTH CERTIFICATES for anyone born in Nebraska; need valid driver's license, $12 fee,
wait 3-5 business days
APPLICATIONS for death certificates to be mailed to Lincoln
CHILD CARE PROVIDER inspections
LIST of licensed day care providers in the five county area -
West Central Community Action - Cass County http://www.westcentralca.org (external link)
HOME HEATING assistance for low income households
CHILD AND ADULT CARE food program
SENIOR aide employment provides part-time employment for persons who are over 55 with limited incomes
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
HEAD START
WEATHERIZATION for eligible homes to receive insulation, repair or replace windows and doors, install weather stripping, and perform minor foundation renovations
FADSS - Family Development helps low-income families transition from welfare to full independence
WIC program
CHILD CARE resource and referral links parents, child caregivers, and the community to enhance the quality of child care throughout Southwest Iowa
FOOD PANTRY referrals
CLOTHING room -
West Central Community Action - Executive Offices http://www.westcentralca.org (external link)
HOME HEATING assistance for low income households
CHILD AND ADULT CARE food program
SENIOR aide employment provides part-time employment for persons who are over 55 with limited incomes
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
HEAD START
WEATHERIZATION for eligible homes to receive insulation, repair or replace windows and doors, install weather stripping, and perform minor foundation renovations
FADS - Family Development helps low-income families transition from welfare to full independence
WIC in all counties expect Pottawattamie County
CHILD CARE resource and referral links parents, child caregivers, and the community to enhance the quality of child care throughout Southwest Iowa
OUTREACH offices in each of the 10 counties in the service area that provide direct assistance to the clients in a number of areas. Several also have food pantries and/or clothing rooms and provide assitance through a variety of other programs such as Emergency Food and Shelter and Embrace Iowa -
West Central Community Action - Pottawattamie County http://www.westcentralca.org (external link)
HOME HEATING assistance for low income households
UTILTY BILL assistance during the summer (Aquila only) when funds available
CHILD AND ADULT CARE food program
SENIOR aide employment provides part-time employment for persons who are over 55 with limited incomes
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
HEAD START
WEATHERIZATION for eligible homes to receive insulation, repair or replace windows and doors, install weather stripping, and perform minor foundation renovations
FADSS - Family Development helps low-income families transition from welfare to full independence
CHILD CARE resource and referral links parents, child caregivers, and the community to enhance the quality of child care throughout Southwest Iowa -
West Central Community Action - Shelby County http://www.westcentralca.org (external link)
HOME HEATING assistance for low income households
CHILD AND ADULT CARE food program
SENIOR aide employment provides part-time employment for persons who are over 55 with limited incomes
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
HEAD START
WEATHERIZATION for eligible homes to receive insulation, repair or replace windows and doors, install weather stripping, and perform minor foundation renovations
FADSS - Family Development helps low-income families transition from welfare to full independence
WIC program
CHILD CARE resource and referral links parents, child caregivers, and the community to enhance the quality of child care throughout Southwest Iowa
FOOD PANTRY
CLOTHING room
HOLIDAY Adopt a Family Program