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Panhandle Youth Services Assessment March 2014 1
Comprehensive Juvenile Services System Assessment 2013-14
Regional Youth Service Array Assessment
PLEASE NOTE: This document is a work in progress. The service providers and system is constantly changing and many people may not have
entered their information. If you have information to add to this document please contact the Panhandle Partnership.
PREVENTION RESOURCES: Community based primary prevention efforts (programs, policies and practices) aimed at reducing risks and
promoting strengths for all youth. These resources are evidence based or evidence influenced services which facilitate resilience, promote
healthy lifestyles, informal support systems, educational, and employment skills.
Target Population: All Youth 9- 18
Panhandle Projected Capacity Need: Census Data Youth 12- 18 will be entered here.
Service Description Eligibility Criteria Contact Information Service Includes Counties Provided In
Access to Community Recreation Activities
Native American Children and Youth 6-18 who are not receiving services through DHHS or Probation
Chadron Native American Center 308.432.2174
Fees for youth to participate in community recreation activities
BB, D, SB, SH
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
2013-14 Teens in 7th and 8th 2014-15 Teens in 8th and 9th grades
CAPWN Teen Outreach Program 308.633.3219
After School club for youth in Morrill and Sidney. Main goals are to reduce teen drop out behavior and prevent teen pregnancy. Youth participate in skill building and Community Service Learning with trained facilitators using the Wyman TOP Curriculum.
SB ( Morrill) CH ( Sidney)
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Bullying Prevention
Referral from DHHS or Probation
Maria Swenson MLCS Family and Youth Services 308.629.1341
Education and support Box Butte, Dawes. Sheridan, Scottsbluff, Morrill, Cheyenne, Kimball
Community Recreation Activities
4-H UNL Extension in each County
All counties
Community Centers and Fitness Facilities
Bridgeport Sidney
Check Locally for Services and Events
Community Sports, Recreation
Youth Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball Leagues
All Counties
Swimming Cities AL, CH, HE, KI, SB, SI,
Contact local municipality Daily and Seasonal Passes BB, CH, DA, KI, SB,
YMCA Alliance 308.762.2201 Scottsbluff 308.635.2318
Array of youth activities and events
Check Locally
Dating/Relationships
All youth 12-18 The DOVES Program 866-95-DOVES [email protected]
Group presentations about healthy relationships, dating violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault risk reduction. Length of presentation varies. Offer single session & multi-session presentations. Presentations based on following curriculums:
Reaching and Teaching Teens
Safe Dates
Love is Not Abuse Love all that and More
Flirting or Hurting
Teen Relationship Workbook Curriculums developed by DOVES and community partners:
Hands are for Growing – 6th -8th
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grade in conjunction with St. Pat’s Parish, Sidney)
Senior Send Off (dating violence & sexual assault risk reduction)
Job Corps - 5 session prevention program
MLCS – 6 session prevention program
Secondary Prevention Referral from DHHS or Probation
Maria Swenson MLCS Family and Youth Services 308.629.1341
Education and support Box Butte, Dawes. Sheridan, Scottsbluff, Morrill, Cheyenne, Kimball
Faith Based Youth Groups
Open to All Contact Local Churches All Counties
Healthy Living: Nutrition
Native American Youth
Chadron Native American Center
BB, DA, SB, SH
Healthy Living: Physical Activity
Native American Youth
Chadron Native American Center
BB, DA, SB, SH
Referral from DHHS or Probation
Maria Swenson MLCS Family and Youth Services 308.629.1341
Education and support DD, DA, CH, KI, MO,SB, SH,
Out of School Time Programs
Youth 3rd grade to High school
Hemingford Youth Center Millie Butler 308/665-5488 or Rebecca Thompson 308/760-3456
HOURS: M/W 3:30-5; Fri 3:30-10: Sat 5-10
Activities: M/W/F from 3:30-5 we have guided activities. Depending on who is in attendance, typically younger students during that time, we do a craft.
Physical Activity
Parent Engagement
Dances and special events
BB
Elementary Age Youth
Cool Kids Club- Sidney Coleen Langdon 308-249-6572
Before , after and summer programs for youth CH
STEAM Coleen Langdon
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math
CH
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08-249-6572
Elementary Chadron Public Schools
After School program, homework assistance DA
Positive Youth Development/ Youth Leadership
Jackie Guzman UNL Extension SB
PRIDE Youth Group
Service Learning
Personal Development
SB
Youth 8-18 4-H County Extensions
Varies depending on group but all have an experiential learning model and a leadership focus
All counties
Native American Youth
Chadron Native American Center 308.432.2174
Cultural and Leadership Activities
Community Gatherings
BB, DA, SB, SH
Native American Youth
Native Futures Cultural and Leadership Activities
BB
Youth ages 16-24 Youth involved in PALS, Native Futures, UNL PRIDE Group., CNAC.
Panhandle Youth Leadership Institute Contact: 308.633.3219
Youth involved
Leadership training and education for youth.
Partnership with WNCC and the System of Care for Older Youth to support youth skill building while obtaining leadership certificates, and if desired college credits.
Meetings in Scottsbluff but youth from region
Substance Use Prevention Coalition
Individuals and organizations
Faith Mills [email protected] 308/633-2080
Substance abuse prevention including: underage drinking, binge drinking, drinking and driving, tobacco, prescription drugs .
All Counties
Suicide Prevention
Youth 12-24 Faith Mills [email protected] 308/633-2080
QPR Training to groups as requested. All Counties
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SECONDARY PREVENTION SERVICES: Focused secondary prevention programs for youth in the community at greatest risk but not involved
with the juvenile justice system or, perhaps, diverted from the juvenile justice system. These strength based resources enhance resilience
and protective factors.
Target Population:
Youth 12-18 who are identified to be at greatest risk of school drop-out, homelessness or youth offenses through individual assessment
or demographically defined population.
Panhandle Projected Capacity Need:
SPEAK OUT Data for July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 # of children (67) equals the number of families served. 46 youth were
Agency Name Total Children Age 0-4 Age 5-8 Age 9-12 Age 13-16 Age 17-18 Age 19+
Speak Out 67 10 13 12 22 2 0
Service Description Eligibility Criteria Contact Information Service Includes Counties Served
Activity Memberships
Native American Youth
CNAC-(308) 432-2174 Vouchers for recreation activities such as swimming passes, sports fees, dance lessons, horseback riding.
BB, DA, SB, SH
Adolescent Mental Health Counselors
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Alternative Schools
List of Schools by District
Anger Management Classes
Daily Living Skills Youth 16-24 in Box Native Futures Basic Needs, Case Management, Family BB
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Butte County Edison Red Nest Services, Life Skills Transportation, Employment Assistance, Lakota Language Spiritual Support, Day/Evening Reporting, Drum group, Afterschool Program, Wellbriety Meeting, Talking Circle, In School Support. Fee for Service. No wait list
Diversion
Youth 12 -18 Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County Attorney Office
Partial diversion program primarily centered on MIP’s- intends to expand resources.
CH
Youth 12-18 Kimball County
Kimball County Attorney Office
Partial diversion program uses SRO to provide supervision for community service hours. No class available. Capacity limited to the time constraints of the SRO.
KI
Youth 12- 18 Scott Bluff County
Scotts Bluff County Attorney Office
Diversion classes. Limited capacity and resources.
Safe Emergency Housing
Youth 12- 18 CAPWN Youth Shelter Scottsbluff
Safe housing for runaway and homeless youth
Located in SB available to all counties.
Employment Readiness Skills
Native American Youth eligible for one of identified programs
CNAC 308-432-2174 Youth in Access to Recovery, SSRHY, Probation
Individual Assessments and Supports
BB, DA, SB, SH
Gang Prevention Programs
General Education Class
Native American Youth eligible for one of identified programs
CNAC 308-432-2174 Youth in Access to Recovery, SSRHY, Probation
Support in accessing classes
BB, DA, SB, SH
GED Testing Fees
Native American Youth eligible for one of identified programs
CNAC 308-432-2174 Youth in Access to Recovery, SSRHY, Probation
Resources to support Native youth GED Testing Fees.
BB, DA, SB, SH
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Educational Supports
Native American Youth eligible for one of identified programs
CNAC 308-432-2174 Youth in Access to Recovery, SSRHY, Probation
Individual support and planning with a youth to complete education goal.
BB, DA, SB, SH
Referral from DHHS or Probation
Maria Swenson MLCS Family and Youth Services 308.629.1341
Education and support Box Butte, Dawes. Sheridan, Scottsbluff, Morrill, Cheyenne, Kimball
Family Partners
Family Support Workers
Pregnant or a parent of an infant less than 3 months old
Healthy Families America – Melissa Galles 308-633-2866
Home visits, case management, parenting education and support, parent group support
BB, K, M, SB
Job Coaching
Mental and Behavioral Health Assessments
See List of Providers at Region I BHS
Mentors
Navigators
Must be referred by NE Family Helpline after family contacts them needing assistance with their child with challenging behaviors. Ages: 0-18 Child must be US Citizen Child must live with parents/caregivers
Helpline: 1888-866-8660 Short term (less than 60 days) assistance to parents for access to necessary services and supports in their community to meet the immediate needs of their family, most specifically related to child’s behavioral health challenges. Assistance with creating plans to address child’s behaviors, interactions with other providers, etc. Service includes 1-3 face to face contacts as determined by family, Family Team Meeting for planning purposes, ability to transfer to longer term Family Peer Support if desired by
All 11 counties
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family. Focus on service to parents with the child, includes system navigation, coordination of care and case management using Wraparound model.
Peer Support: Families (BH)
Parents of children with behavioral health challenge (as identified by parent- diagnosis not required). Ages: 0-18 Child must be US Citizen Child must live with the parents/caregeivers
SPEAK OUT 115 Railway Ave, Suite C-106 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Phone: 308-632-2051 Toll Free: 800-732-2051 Email: [email protected] Referrals go through NE-FFCMH by emailing to: [email protected], or faxing to: (866)763-2649. Referrals available on website: www.nefamilies4kids.org
Family Peer Support provides parents and caregivers an option for support, guidance, linkage to community resources, skill building and connection with a Family Advocate to develop and achieve family goals related to family/youth resilience, concrete supports, social connections, parent development, and wellness.
All 11 counties
Peer Support: Youth
Relationship Violence Support
Youth 12- 18 who are experiencing dating violence, sexual violence, stalking
The DOVES Program 866-95-DOVES [email protected]
Some of which may require parental/guardian permission:
24 hour Help Line
Immediate, Ongoing, & Long-Term Support
Individual one on one educational sessions about healthy relationships and dating violence
Emergency Safe Shelter
Assistance with Protection Order Applications
Court System Information & Support
All 11 counties
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School Resource Officers
Youth 12-18 in school who are risk of truancy, disciplinary or academic challenges.
Contact local School District. Chadron Public Schools, Gordon –Rushville Schools, Kimball Public Schools, Sidney Public Schools
CH, DA, KI, SH
“Safe Place “ designations
Nationally recognized process for assuring safe places for youth who are LGBTGQ, homeless, in poverty, of minorities.
Substance Use Assessments
Native American Community Members 10- 80 years of age
Access to Recovery Key Contacts: Chadron Native American Center 308.432.2171 Juanita Rodriguez Scottsbluff: Edison Red Nest : Alliance:
Initial evaluation
Peer Support
Vouchers for needed services
Cultural supports
All counties of the Panhandle
Substance Use Education and Support
Native American Youth eligible for one of identified programs or on fee for service
CNAC 308-432-2174 Youth in Access to Recovery, SSRHY, Probation
DA, SB, SH
Native American Youth 12- 24
Native Futures Edison Red Nest
Access to Recovery and Wellbriety
BB
Referral from DHHS or Probation
Maria Swenson MLCS Family and Youth Services 308.629.1341
Education and support Box Butte, Dawes. Sheridan, Scottsbluff, Morrill, Cheyenne, Kimball
Suicide Prevention Services
Referral from DHHS or Probation
Maria Swenson MLCS Family and Youth Services
Education and support Box Butte, Dawes. Sheridan,
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308.629.1341 Scottsbluff, Morrill, Cheyenne, Kimball
Teen Parenting Programs
Transportation
Native American Youth eligible for one of identified programs or on fee for service
CNAC 308-432-2174 Youth in Access to Recovery, SSRHY, Probation
BB, DA, SB, SH
Youth 12- 18 Native Futures Edison Red Nest
Transportation for needed appointments to meet case plans.
BB
Truancy Programs
Tutoring
Native American Youth eligible for one of identified programs or on fee for service.
CNAC 308-432-2174 Youth in Access to Recovery, SSRHY, Probation
BB, DA, SB, SH
Youth 12-24 Native Futures Youth in Access to Recovery BB
Youth Crisis Alternatives
N/A
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COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTION SERVICES: Intervention services tailored to the individuals’ identified strengths, needs and risk factors.
Target Populations:
Youth 12- 18 ( 21) with mental health/behavioral health diagnosis requiring individual supports for community living ,first time minor
offenders under minimal sanctions, non –serious repeat and first time moderate offenders under intermediate sanctions.
Panhandle Projected Capacity Need:
Service Utilization Data 2013
Referral numbers from DHHS, Probation, County Attorneys, Diversion coordinator, MLCS, Family Skill Builders,
Professional Partners (July 1, 2012- June 30, 2013) Average age served was 13 years of age.
County Male Female
Box Butte 4 2
Cheyenne 6 5
Dawes 12 4
Deuel 1 3
Garden 0 2
Kimball 1 0
Morrill 2 1
Scotts Bluff 23 11
Professional Partnership Program data between 12-18 per county (at time of enrollment)
County Male ages 12-18 Female ages 12-18
Box Butte 3 1
Cheyenne 2 5
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Dawes 9 3
Deuel 1 3
Garden 0 2
Kimball 1 0
Morrill 2 1
Scotts Bluff 15 6
Total 33 21
Trend Transitional Independent Living Data is:
2009: # youth served 9
2010: 8
2011: 2
2012: 3
2013: 0
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Service Description Eligibility Criteria Contact Information Service Description Counties Provided In
Day/Evening Reporting Center
09-19 referred by DHHS or Probation
MLCS Family and Youth Services
Day/Evening reporting services for youth in Alliance available 6 days per week, minimum 6 hrs. per day. Programming includes healthy relationships, communication skills, substance abuse prevention, life skills, and anger management. Programming available year round.
Box Butte
Community Treatment Aides
Ages 0-21 MH/SA diagnosis Risk Factors
Professional Partner Program (308) 633.2070
High Fidelity Wraparound utilizing 10 Principles of Wraparound and 4 Phases to develop individualized goals and objectives. This is a team-based approach and involves connecting with other services, as needed.
Wraparound case management, flex funds, mentoring, tutoring, transportation
All 11 counties
Ages 16-26 MH/SA diagnosis Risk Factors
Youth Transition Support through WCHR or Cirrus House
This is a one-on-one approach to develop individualized goals and objectives, provide skill-based learning or connection with services providing such, and focus on transition to independence.
All 11 counties
Ages 16-26 MH/SA diagnosis Risk Factors
Youth Transition Support through WCHR or Cirrus House
This is a one-on-one approach to develop individualized goals and objectives, provide skill-based learning or connection with services providing such, and focus on transition to independence.
Dawes and Scotts Bluff counties
Community Youth Specialists
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Family Support
Parents of children with behavioral health challenge (as identified by parent- diagnosis not required). Ages: 0-18 Child must be US Citizen Child must live with the parents/caregivers
SPEAK OUT Referrals go through NE-FFCMH by emailing to: [email protected], or faxing to: (866)763-2649. Referrals available on website: www.nefamilies4kids.org
Family Peer Support provides parents and caregivers an option for support, guidance, linkage to community resources, skill building and connection with a Family Advocate to develop and achieve family goals related to family/youth resilience, concrete supports, social connections, parent development, and wellness. Advocates are “family members” that mentor other families experiencing some of the same struggles they themselves have faced, either with the behavioral health or child welfare systems. Services include one-on-one time with a Family Member/Advocate to assist families in the creation of a Family Plan that addresses strengths, protective factors, and needs.
All 11 counties
Referred by DHHS or Probation
MLCS Family and Youth Services
Providing family support services to families focusing on increasing parenting skills with individualized goals.
Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan, Morrill, Scottsbluff, Cheyenne, Kimball
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Youth, Parent, School Referrals
Russ Seger
Moral Reconnation Therapy Dawes
Parent or School Referrals
Sarah Hageman Western Community Health Resources
Social Reconnation Therapy Dawes
Functional Family Therapy
Intensive Family Preservation
Outpatient Counseling
See added List of providers.
Offender Victim
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Resolution
Peer Support (CFS) Parents that are actively working with Children and Family Services through a court case or non-court case, that have at least one child that is 8 years old or younger, that have one or more children placed out of home with a permanency plan of reunification, or family unit is intact in the home, that has a completed SDM score of high or very high risk, and that the family is voluntarily willing to participate.
SPEAK OUT 115 Railway Ave, Suite C-106 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Phone: 308-632-2051 Toll Free: 800-732-2051 Email: [email protected] Referrals go through NE-FFCMH by emailing to: [email protected], or faxing to: (866)763-2649. Referrals available on website: www.nefamilies4kids.org
Family Peer Support provides parents and caregivers an option for support, guidance, linkage to community resources, skill building and connection with a Family Advocate to develop and achieve family goals related to family/youth resilience, concrete supports, social connections, parent development, and wellness. . Additional benefits are access to a Parent and Youth Support Group, Newsletters, team meeting facilitation, assistance in accessing services, and development of a support network.
All 11 counties
Psychological Evaluations
Residential Short Term Stabilization
Restitution Programs
Restorative Justice
Tracker
Referred by DHHS or Probation
MLCS Family and Youth Services
Assisting youth in learning to be accountable. Assist youth in reducing truancy and reaching their educational goals.
Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan, Morrill, Scottsbluff, Cheyenne, Kimball
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INTENSIVE INTERVENTION SERVICES: Intensive use of probation supervision or residential facilities tailored to individual identified risk and
need factors.
Target Population:
Youth 12-18 with repeated substance use concerns, first-time serious or violent offenders provided under stringent sanctions.
Panhandle Projected Capacity Need: Data to be collected by county referral needs in 2015 for the need for acute inpatient treatment and
mental health treatment for youth.
Service Description Eligibility Criteria Contact Information Service Description Counties Provided In
Acute Inpatient Hospitalization
Severe Mental Health Crisis
Regional West Medical Center
Psychiatric Ward SB
Day Treatment
N/A for Youth
Group Home
N/A
Medical Detox
N/A
Multisystemic Therapy
Intensive Outpatient Counseling
Psychiatric Evaluations
Substance Use Treatment Centers
N/A for Youth
Therapeutic Group Home
N/A
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MULTICOMPONENT INTENSIVE INTERVENTION PROGRAM: Secure correctional facilities.
Target Population: Youth 12-18 who are the most serious, violent, and chronic offenders based on a valid risk assessment.
Panhandle Projected Capacity Need:
The region does not anticipate needing this level of service locally. On rare occasions this resource will need to accessed at the state level.
Service Description Eligibility Criteria Contact Information Location Details/Fees
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DETENTION SERVICES: Short term custody while a youth is through the court system. The service includes an onsite school.
Target Population:
Criminally charged youth who are not safe in the community or are a “run risk.” Criminal charges may include court order or probation
violations.
Panhandle Projected Capacity Need:
Predominant number of court orders are a failure to appear on status offenses such as truancy or curfew violations.
NOTE: The use of Detention Centers in Nebraska is receiving attention as part of the changes in juvenile justice services and systems. Historically,
detention has been used as a catch all across the state. Concerns have been raised that there are youth in detention who do not need to be
there, and that youth are in detention for too long. Youth can also languish in detention awaiting assessments and evaluations.
The Scottsbluff Detention Center has a capacity for 32 youth, 8 females and four males. The facility is rarely at that capacity in order to assure
room ability to provide isolation for youth as needed due to illness or behavior.
For the Panhandle the detention facility represents a resource for high needs youth. As the staff are seen as a major component of this work this
resource does not necessarily need to be a locked unit for 32 youth.
In 2014 a judge asked the Detention Center to provide a specific Day Service for a child. The center is now providing this service to three youth.
The service includes: attendance in community schools, skills groups, Independent Living Skills, and night lodging at the Detention Center.
During 2015 partners will work with SBDC to redefine services and resources based on currents trends and needs.
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TRANSITION SERVICES: Community based services for youth 16-24 who are transitioning from systems and intensive services to independent
or community based living situations.
Target Population:
Young people age 16-24 who are on their own with no family or guardian stabilizers or supports, including:
1. Youth who are current or former foster youth. 2. Youth who have been in foster care but who are not aging out of the system to receive benefits through LB 216. 3. Youth who have received in-home support services or out of home services from DHHS as a result of abuse or neglect in their
lifetime. 4. Youth who have been involved in multiple systems including DHHS, Juvenile Justice, and Mental /Behavioral Health, are not
currently in Probation, and have unmet needs or require a single coordinated plan.
Panhandle Projected Capacity Need: 75 Youth 16-21 plus an additional 25 youth 21-24
The target population for the eleven counties of the Panhandle is based on 2012-13 utilizations and contacts through youth serving programs.
58 current and former wards were served through PALS. Of the 58, 10 were in the Transitional Living Program.
A total of 45 homeless youth were provided case managed services through SSRHY from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013. Funds were braided with HUD programs to provide coordinated services.
There are also on average 6-8 youth /month that are “brief contacts”. These are youth who receive less than 6 hours of services per month to avoid homelessness either for the first time or as re-entry.
The above do not include all youth in the CAPWN TLP program and HUD funded programs (up to 17 units). Per year this would add an additional ten (10) youth.
District #12 currently has 40 state wards that are age 16 to 18. Of those 40 youth, 34 are in Out of Home Care.
Row Labels Out of Home In
Home
Grand
Total
3a Only 10 2 12
3a and OJS 1 0 1
3b Only 5 1 6
3c Only 3 0 3
OJS 15 3 18
Grand Total 34 6 40
FY13 for Youth Transition Support (combined data for WCHR and Cirrus)
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Agency Male Female
Cirrus House 14 8
WCHR 6 8
Total 20 16
Service Description Eligibility Criteria Contact Information Service Includes: Counties Located In
Access to Dental Care Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Support in finding dentist and co-pays if needed for youth in program.
All
Access to Health Care Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Support in accessing a doctor and funds for co-pay when needed.
All
Access to Health Insurance
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Assistance with co-pays and insurance applications
ALL
Access to Mental Health Care
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Assistance in locating a practitioner and in co-pays
ALL
Access to Substance Use Assessments and Treatment
Youth 12- 24 Native Futures Access to Recovery BB
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Basic Living Skills Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
ALL
Credit Reports and Review
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Opportunity Passport ALL
Drivers Education and License
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Support with Fees
ALL
Educational Support Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services Some youth on probation
Call PALS directly or through Navigator to community services: PALS
“Success Through Education" provides support, resources and a structured pathway for state ward youth, as well as youth with similar barriers, to attend college.
ALL
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Case Management supports ALL
Employment Readiness Skills
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and
Navigator to community services:
Individualized skill development and job seeking supports for youth in the program
ALL
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have ever received DHHS services
CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Financial Literacy Education
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Opportunity Passport ALL
GED Fees Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Support with fees ALL
Housing ( Stable) Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Host homes
Independent Living
Rent Wise Training
Support with deposits utility deposits,
ALL
Individual Development Accounts (IDA)
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Opportunity Passport
Match funds for asset purchase ( e.g. car and first six months insurance)
ALL
Intensive Independent Living Services
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Youth Transitions Support
One-on-one case management, transportation, employment preparation, life skills training, budgeting
ALL
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Life Skills Assessment Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Individualized assessments and plans to promote adult living skills.
ALL
Needs Based Funds Youth 16-24 who have been or are in Foster Care
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Permanency Planning
Permanency Supports: Family Finding
Positive Youth Development /Youth Leadership
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Leadership training and education, opportunities for Youth Voice, Youth Adult Partnership, and more.
SB but Transportation available.
Supportive Independent Living Services
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Rent assistance, minimal case management
Currently SB but expanding to other Panhandle counties in future.
Transitional Living Housing
Youth 16-24 who are on their own and have ever received DHHS services
Navigator to community services: CAPWN PALS Native Futures
Housing, utilities, case management, life skill building, connections to other opportunities including SOC for Older Youth.
Host homes
Scottsbluff
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