{"id":3344,"date":"2021-06-07T16:15:10","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T22:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/omaha\/?page_id=3344"},"modified":"2026-03-03T13:14:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:14:02","slug":"operation-teen-parent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/omaha\/operation-teen-parent\/","title":{"rendered":"Operation Teen Parent"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3544&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our goals are to encourage teen parents to complete their high school education, plan for post-secondary education, and to support literacy of Omaha area teen parents and their children.<\/p>\n<p>Completion of high school is important across many aspects of life. The overall experience comes with great reward. See your life goals through with a high school education.<\/p>\n<p>Omaha area teen parents will be awarded a $2,500.00 scholarship toward continuing their education. Applications are available from your school social workers or online at OPS \u201cSchoolLinks\u201d. See application for qualifications.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Download the Scholarship Application&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;primary&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.assistanceleague.org%2Fomaha%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F107%2F2026%2F01%2FScholarship-Application-ALO-OTP-2026-Fillable-Revised-011426-1.pdf|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nebraska Department of Health &amp; Human Services \u2013 Main Switchboard (402) 471-3121<br \/>\nNebraska DHHS has several assistance programs available including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medicaid \u2013 You and your child may be eligible for free medical care. Call (402) 595-1178 or fill out an application online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/iserve.nebraska.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/iserve.nebraska.gov\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Aid to Dependent Children (ADC): Temporary cash assistance for families in need. Please go to <a href=\"https:\/\/dhhs.ne.gov\/Pages\/TANF.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dhhs.ne.gov\/Pages\/TANF.aspx<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Childcare Subsidy Information: This program is for children aged 12 and younger. Apply online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/iserve.nebraska.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/iserve.nebraska.gov\/<\/a> or call (402) 595-1258.<\/li>\n<li>SNAP\/Food Stamp Program: You may be eligible for food stamps. Explore benefits online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/iserve.nebraska.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/iserve.nebraska.gov\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program: Your child must be vaccinated to enroll in a licensed childcare program and before beginning school. For information: <a href=\"https:\/\/dhhs.ne.gov\/Pages\/VFC-Program.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dhhs.ne.gov\/Pages\/VFC-Program.aspx<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Nebraska Family Helpline: Resources for parents &amp; families 24\/7 Phone (888) 866-8660 <a href=\"https:\/\/dhhs.ne.gov\/Pages\/Nebraska-Family-Helpline.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dhhs.ne.gov\/Pages\/Nebraska-Family-Helpline.aspx<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">For more information on the programs that are available through Nebraska Department of Health &amp; Human Services, go to:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dhhs.ne.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dhhs.ne.gov<\/a> and click on Assistance Programs. You can also visit an office in person.\u00a0 Go online to find your nearest location.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nebraska ChildFind \u2013 Early Development Network (EDN) \u2013 Babies Can\u2019t Wait:<\/strong> If you feel your child\u2019s growth or learning is slower than that of other children the same age, it\u2019s best to check it out as soon as possible. Call Nebraska CHILDFIND at 1- 888-806-6287. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.Childfind.nebraska.gov\">www.Childfind.nebraska.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Guiding Grace Motherhood Support Network: <\/strong>For pregnant women at any stage up to 12 months after birth. Their Maternal Care and Pregnancy Program focuses on the health and well-being of the mother through coordinating pre and post pregnancy care, and guidance. Phone (531) 999-3024 or <a href=\"https:\/\/guidinggracemotherhood.org\">https:\/\/guidinggracemotherhood.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Child Saving Institute Teen &amp; Young Parent Program<\/strong>: Provides support services &amp; parent education for teen parents.\u00a0 Phone (402)553-6000 <a href=\"https:\/\/childsaving.org\/services\/thriving-families\/teen-young-parent-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/childsaving.org\/services\/thriving-families\/teen-young-parent-program\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>One World Community Health Centers: <\/strong>Committed to providing access to quality medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and support services. Phone (402) 734-4110 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneworldomaha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.oneworldomaha.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Additional Health and Well-being Resources:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kids Can Community Center<\/strong>:\u00a0 State licensed childcare provider for children ages 6-weeks to 13-years old. (402)731-6988; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidscan.org\">www.kidscan.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Car Seats are available at two<\/strong> <strong>non-profits: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Omaha Christ Child Society, (402) 614-7399; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christchildomaha.com\/\">https:\/\/www.christchildomaha.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Child Saving Institute, (402)553-6000; <a href=\"https:\/\/childsaving.org\/\">https:\/\/childsaving.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>University of Nebraska Medical Center: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/patientcare\/providers-clinics.html\">https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/patientcare\/providers-clinics.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>CHI Health <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chihealth.com\/services\">https:\/\/www.chihealth.com\/services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Boys Town Hotline <\/strong>(800) 448-3000; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boystown.org\/child-family-services\">https:\/\/www.boystown.org\/child-family-services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Douglas County Health Department<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.douglascountyhealth.com\/\">https:\/\/www.douglascountyhealth.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Centers for Disease Control <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/index.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>VNA Visiting Nurse Association <\/strong>(402)930-4000; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vnatoday.org\/\">https:\/\/www.vnatoday.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Heartland Family Service<\/strong> Phone (402) 552-7400; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartlandfamilyservice.org\/\">https:\/\/www.heartlandfamilyservice.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Food Pantries:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Food Bank of the Heartland (402)331-1213<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Heartland Hope Mission (402)733-1904<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Heart Ministry Center (402)451-2321<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Project Hope<\/li>\n<li>(402)556-7030<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Together \u2013 Omaha (402)345-8047<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Salvation Army (402)898-6090<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (402)341-1689<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Sarpy County Food Pantry (402)552-7061<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Read to Your Child<\/h3>\n<p>Through Friends of the Omaha Public Library and Omaha\u2019s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium your library card can be used to visit some of Omaha\u2019s best educational and cultural places. Go online to the Omaha Public Library and request your pass for the great places to take your child:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Durham Museum<\/li>\n<li>Fontenelle Forest<\/li>\n<li>Kiewit Luminarium<\/li>\n<li>Lauritzen Gardens<\/li>\n<li>Omaha Children\u2019s Museum<\/li>\n<li>Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo<\/li>\n<li>The Rose Theater<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Air Command &amp; Aerospace Museum<\/li>\n<li>Omaha Jitterbugs<\/li>\n<li>Heartland Bike Share<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you don\u2019t have a library card, you can apply for one at any library location or online. <a href=\"https:\/\/omahalibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/omahalibrary.org\/<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3544&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS Our goals are to encourage teen parents to complete their high school education, plan for post-secondary education, and to support literacy of Omaha area teen parents and their children. 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