The service 'Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups' is offered at the following sites:
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Aging Office of Western Nebraska (AOWN) - Central Office http://www.aown.org (external link)
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
CASE MANAGEMENT to assist elderly clients to remain in their own homes
ASSESSMENTS for those considering a nursing home to determine if home assistance or another alternative might be appropriate
COORDINATION OF CONGREGATE MEALS and home delivered meals in individual communities
TELEPHONE ASSURANCE Monday-Friday to verify the well being and safety of home bound individuals
HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION
LIFELINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM, an in-home service targeted at helping clients remain safe in their homes
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
IN-HOME CAREGIVERS LIST who have had criminal background checks, to hire for private duty, and offers referral to respite providers for families and/or individuals in need
MEDICARE INSURANCE COUNSELING
IN-HOME CHORE AND HOUSEKEEPING
LOANING OF DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
CAREGIVER support group
CONTRACTED HANDYMAN services offer homemaker/housekeeper duties, lawn mowing, and snow removal for individuals 60 years of age or older; suggested contributions are based on total cost of services, then applied to a sliding fee scale
Contacts:
Box Butte County (see listing for Alliance Senior Center)
Cheyenne County, contact Dixie Brown, (308) 254-2755
City of Kimball, contact Sheri Roberds, (308) 235-2688
Morrill County, contact Nancy Eichhaler, (308) 262-1846
Scotts Bluff County, contact Carol Prince, (308) 436-6687 -
Aging Partners - Caregiver Support & Education Groups http://aging.lincoln.ne.gov (external link)
TWO one hour educational component support groups followed by a discussion between caregivers to share ideas about caregiving
One meeting is held at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, (5401 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68506), January through November, every 2nd Thursday of the month, 7 pm-9 pm. The second is held at Saint Paul United Methodist Church (11th & M Streets, Lincoln, NE, 68508), January through November every 4th Tuesday, 1:30pm-3:30 pm. -
Alzheimer's Association - Midlands Chapter http://www.alz.org/midlands (external link)
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL through the Chapter Helpline provides emotional support and caregiver information
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPS in Douglas, Sarpy, Washington, Dodge, and Burt counties in Nebraska and Pottawattamie, Harrison, Fremont, Page and Shelby counties in Iowa
SUPPORT GROUP for the early stage and early on-set individual with Alzheimer's disease
MALE SUPPORT GROUP
SAFE RETURN PROGRAM for individuals who wander, providing assistance to safely return them home
RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY features books, audio, and video tapes
SPEAKERS' BUREAU
DEMENTIA TRAINING for Respite Care Volunteers trains respite care volunteers that come into the home to stay with an individual with dementia
ENHANCES INDEPENDENCE and quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and reduces stress of the caregivers by utilizing local volunteers within the community
ADVOCACY and public policy -
Alzheimer's Support Group - Alliance http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Auburn http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Aurora http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Beatrice http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Bertrand http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Blue Hill http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Broken Bow http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Central City http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Columbus (Golden Living Center) http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Columbus (Meridian Gardens) http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Cozad http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Crete http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - David City http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Falls City http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Friend http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Gering http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Gering (Northfield Villa) http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Gothenburg http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Grand Island http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Grand Island (Tiffany Square) http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Hastings http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Hebron http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Holdrege http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Imperial http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Kearney (Mount Carmel) http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Kearney (Prairie View) http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Lexington http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Loup City http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - McCook http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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MEETINGS held in the meeting room, use C Street entrance -
Alzheimer's Support Group - Nebraska City http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Neligh http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Norfolk (Golden Living Center) http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Norfolk (Veterans Home) http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - North Platte http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Ogallala http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Ravenna http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Red Cloud http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Saint Paul http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Scottsbluff http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Seward http://www.alz.org (external link)
SUPPORT GROUP for family and caregivers of persons with any dementia disorder -
Alzheimer's Support Group - Sidney http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - Stuart http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Alzheimer's Support Group - York http://www.alzgreatplains.org (external link)
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Bancroft Senior Center
SUPPORTIVE services
SUPPORT GROUP for family caregivers -
Bergan Mercy Medical Center - Alegent Health http://www.alegent.com (external link)
FULL SERVICE HOSPITAL and emergency department
SUPPORT GROUPS include:
Breast Cancer Support Group - 398-6721
Living with Cancer for patients and family - 398-6267
Just for Kids, 4-12 whose parent or significant other has cancer - 398-6267
Teen Connection, 13-18 whose parent or significant other has cancer - 398-6267
Caregivers Retreat throughout the year - 572-3319
Man to Man/Us Too, prostate cancer support group - 398-6267 -
Boone County Seniors, Inc.
CONGREGATE meals
HOME DELIVERED meals
SUPPORTIVE services
CAREGIVER support group -
Caregiver Support Services http://www.caregiversupportservices.org (external link)
CAREGIVER TRAINING
COUNSELING to caregivers, transitional and post care giving
SUPPORT TO NURSING Assistants and Medication Aides
NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING and Medication Aide training
STATE REPRESENTATIVE for the National Family Caregivers Association
STATE REPRESENTATIVE for Alzheimer's Foundation of America
AMERICAN RED CROSS Family Caregiver Training Program
CORPORATE CAREGIVING Program for employed caregivers
CONSULTING
CAREGIVER Case Management -
Caregivers Support Group http://www.alz.org/midlands (external link)
SUPPORT GROUP for persons who care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPS in Douglas, Sarpy, Washington, Dodge, and Burt counties in Nebraska and Pottawattamie, Harrison, Fremont, Page and Shelby counties in Iowa -
Caregivers Support Group http://www.alz.org/midlands (external link)
SUPPORT GROUP for persons who care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPS in Douglas, Sarpy, Washington, Dodge, and Burt counties in Nebraska and Pottawattamie, Harrison, Fremont, Page and Shelby counties in Iowa -
CIRCUS Support Group http://www.enoa.org (external link)
SUPPORT GROUP for caregivers -
Clay County Senior Services http://www.midlandareaagencyonaging.org (external link)
IN-HOME SERVICES, including housekeeping, minor home repair, or yard maintenance
ATTENDANT AND RESPITE CARE
TRANSPORTATION TO the various senior centers for meals and activities, medical appointments, shopping trips, etc; service is available to all, but targeted to the older or disabled rider
CONGREGATE MEALS at noon - make reservation day before
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
TELEPHONE REASSURANCE
INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
LEGAL SERVICES
SENIOR VOLUNTEER COMPANION PROGRAM provides volunteer opportunities for seniors age 60 and over; these volunteers serve as companions once a week for other seniors
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
CAR ADVOCACY -
Columbus Senior Center
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
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Community Senior Center
CONGREGATE meals
HOME DELIVERED meals
SUPPORTIVE services
SUPPORT GROUP for family caregivers -
Emerson Senior Center
CONGREGATE MEALS
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
SUPPORT GROUP for family caregivers -
Fillmore County Senior Services
SENIOR SERVICES
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
CASE MANAGEMENT
ARRANGES FOR in-home services (housekeeping, yard work, personal care, transportation, shopping, and laundry assistance)
ACTIVITIES COORDINATION
COUNSELING WITH seniors and/or family members
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ADVOCACY
COORDINATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE to senior organizations
WELLNESS PROGRAM
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
INSURANCE COUNSELING -
Franciscan Centre,The http://www.newcassel.org (external link)
RECREATION and socialization
NUTRITIOUS meals
TRANSPORTATION, door to door
PERSONAL SERVICES available including therapeutic baths and beauty shop
MEDICAL CLINIC and monitoring of medications
BIMONTHLY CAREGIVER SUPPORT Group and education meetings -
Golden Oaks Senior Center
SUPPORTIVE services
SUPPORT GROUP for family caregivers -
Hastings Respite Care
IN HOME RESPITE CARE to provide short and long term relief to parents or families of persons with special needs such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, and epilepsy
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP and 'night out' offered every other month - call for details -
Howard County Senior Services/St Paul Community Center
CONGREGATE meals, Mon-Fri 11:30am-1 pm
HOME DELIVERED meals
HOUSEKEEPING services at a reduced rate
RESPITE CARE by appointment
TRANSPORTATION for all of Howard County
TELEPHONE reassurance program
SACK LUNCHES available on Friday for the weekends
BLOOD PRESSURE and Foot Clinic monthly
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP third Monday of the month 10 am and 7 pm
LEGAL SERVICES third Wednesday of even months 11 am
INFORMATION and Assistance Program by appointment, assistance filling out forms and finding available services
ATTENDED Care up to 24 hours a day, private pay service
HOT SHOT PROGRAM delivers meals to all of Howard County 5 days per week
SENIOR VOLUNTEER Companion Program provides volunteer opportunities for seniors age 60 and over; these volunteers serve as companions once a week for other seniors
HEARTLAND SHARE food program -
Norfolk Senior Center
CONGREGATE MEALS
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES -
Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging (NENAAA) http://www.nenaaa.com (external link)
SENIOR CARE OPTIONS provides a nursing facility pre-admission screening to ensure Medicaid applicants in need of nursing facility care receive information on alternative choices appropriate to their level of care and assistance in finding and setting up the services needed
CARE MANAGEMENT provides a health, social,and functional assessment and helps plan for needed services; coordination of in-home services; on-going monitoring and follow-up; long term care facility information
IN-HOME SERVICES, including grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation, respite, lawn care, snow removal, and personal care
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM or Lifeline may be available for persons who can benefit from the security of the system.
NUTRITION COUNSELING provides individual counseling to those at nutritional risk because of their physical health, diagnosis, medication, family finances, or family status change
CONGREGATE MEALS are provided to a qualified individual. The meal must meet 1/3 of the daily recommended dietary needs of adults 60 and over including the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS are provided to frail, homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals must meet 1/3 of the daily recommended dietary needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
OMBUDSMAN advocates for the rights of residents of long term care facilities through empowerment, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
LEGAL ASSISTANCE on an individual basis, and educational programs at senior centers
AGED AND DISABLED MEDICAID WAIVER allows Medicaid dollars to be used for specific services for those with long term care needs; must be 65 or older, Medicaid eligible, with needs which would require nursing facility care and can by safely served at home at a cost not more than nursing facility care; services may include housekeeping, grocery shopping, respite, transportation, lifeline, and assisted living
HEALTH CLINIC services provided by a licensed health care professional designed to identify, prevent or treat physical or mental health problems
SUPPORTIVE services is a broad provision of health, social, educational services including recreational, general information, public information and publication.
OUTREACH identifies potential clients and encourages their use of existing services
INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE provides information on available services, links individuals to the services and provides adequate follow-up procedures
TRANSPORTATION and ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION may be available to transport from one location to another
SHIIP Senior Health Insurance Information Program provides insurance information and counseling to older Nebraskans and person with disabilities regarding Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance, including the Medicare Prescription Drug Plans; toll free hotline, public education, and educational literature also available - 800-234-7117
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child; provides information, assistance, training, support group, respite care, and supplemental services -
Nuckolls County Senior Services http://www.midlandareaagencyonaging.org (external link)
IN-HOME SERVICES including housekeeping, minor home repair, or yard maintenance
ATTENDANT and respite care
CONGREGATE meals at noon - make reservation day before
HOME DELIVERED Meals
TELEPHONE reassurance
INFORMATION and assistance
LEGAL SERVICES
SENIOR VOLUNTEER Companion Program provides volunteer opportunities for seniors age 60 and over; these volunteers serve as companions once a week for other seniors
CARE ADVOCACY
TRANSPORTATION to the various senior centers for meals and activities, medical appointments, shopping trips, etc; service is available to all, but targeted to the older or disabled rider -
O'Neill Golden Age Center
CONGREGATE MEALS
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP -
South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging http://www.agingkearney.org (external link)
INFORMATION and Assistance to assist individuals in securing needed information and/or services that cannot be offered through the agency
CARE MANAGEMENT to help seniors find in-home services and care providers to allow them to live independently for as long as possible, preventing premature nursing home placement
SENIOR CARE OPTION (SCO) will evaluate the long term care needs of persons over age 65 seeking Medicaid coverage for nursing facility care to determine if such care is needed or if other options are viable
HEALTH and nutrition programs include 20 congregate meal sites and home delivered meals through six sites; health and nutritional counseling may be provided to individual seniors, depending on available funding
LONG-TERM Care Ombudsman program provides certified volunteers, located in Buffalo and Phelps County long-term care facilities, to advocate for residents of the long-term care facilities
LEGAL SERVICES for persons age 60 and over and their spouses; specializes in Elderlaw and provides assistance with simple wills, powers of attorney for health care, living wills, durable powers of attorney, Medicare/Medicaid, etc.
MEDICAID WAIVER in-home services, including assisted living, for those age 65 and older with care needs; must meet income and resource guidelines as well as other eligibility criteria
INSURACE ASSISTANCE - SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) assists seniors regarding health insurance issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare supplemental insurance, long term care insurance, group health insurance, etc.
FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAM provides caregiver training and education, information on available services, caregiver support, and funding for emergency response systems
RESPITE CARE grants to provide temporary relief for the permanent caregiver, up to $750 per year, per family; provided through the Family Caregiver Program -
Stromsburg Senior Center
SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES for senior citizens within Polk County to support their independence and community involvement
CONGREGATE meals
HOME DELIVERED meals
BLOOD PRESSURE clinic once a month
COMPANION program
CONSIGNMENT SHOP which markets crafts provided by Polk County senior citizens
TRAINED VOLUNTEERS to assist seniors with Medicare/Medicaid, private insurance and public benefit questions
SUPPORT GROUP for grief and caregivers
TRANSPORTATION available for scheduled out town trips and special event trips
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL services
BUSY WHEELS which provides transportation to appointments and the grocery store for seniors who do not drive -
Sunshine Senior Center
CONGREGATE meals
HOME DELIVERED meals
SUPPORTIVE services
SUPPORT GROUP for family caregivers -
Webster County Senior Services http://www.midlandareaagencyonaging.org (external link)
IN-HOME SERVICES including housekeeping, minor home repair, or yard maintenance
ATTENDANT and respite care
CONGREGATE meals at noon - make reservation day before
HOME DELIVERED Meals
TELEPHONE reassurance
INFORMATION and assistance
LEGAL SERVICES
SENIOR VOLUNTEER Companion Program provides volunteer opportunities for seniors age 60 and over; these volunteers serve as companions once a week for other seniors
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
CARE ADVOCACY
TRANSPORTATION program for Webster County - out of area medical transports available
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West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging (WCNAAA) http://www.wcnaaa.org (external link)
SENIOR CARE OPTIONS provides a nursing facility preadmission screening to ensure Medicaid applicants in need of nursing facility care receive information on alternative choices to their level of care and assistance in finding and setting up the services needed.
CARE MANAGEMENT includes health, social and functional assessment and helps plan for needed services
HOUSEKEEPING and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child: provides information, assistance, support group, respite care and supplemental services
CONGREGATE MEALS are provided to persons 60 and older. The meal must meet 1/3 of the daily recommended dietary needs of adults including the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
HOME DELIVERED MEALS are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
PUBLIC BENEFIT SERVICES, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP -
YWCA - Grand Island http://www.ywca-gi.org (external link)
ALMOST HOME supervised child care for children 5-12 years of age during non-school hours and in the summer. Part-time and drop in care are available. Call for schools with Almost Home sites
MOTHER TO MOTHER provides support and friendship to low income, single mothers
PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING career closet
PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM
YWRAP works with children 10-15 years of age to develop self-esteem and self-confidence. An 8 week session for 5th grade girls is offered in the schools with parents permission as well as regular programming
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
PRESCHOOL
DANCE and fitness programs for adults and children