Operation Teen Parent
ACHIEVE YOUR DREAM
Resources and Friendly Support
Unlock Your Future
Our goals are to encourage teen parents in the Omaha Public School system to complete their high school education, plan for post-secondary education, and to support literacy of Omaha area teen parents and their children.
Completion of high school is important across many aspects of life. The overall experience comes with great reward. Obtain your life goals through a high school education.
Omaha Public School teen parents are eligible for up to four $2,500.00 scholarships toward continuing their education. Applications are available from your school social workers or online at OPS “SchoolLinks” in December. See application for qualifications.
RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services – Main Switchboard (402) 471-3121
Nebraska DHHS has several assistance programs available including:
- Medicaid – You and your child may be eligible for free medical care. Call (402) 595-1178 or fill out an application online at: https://iserve.nebraska.gov/
- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC): Temporary cash assistance for families in need. Please go to https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/TANF.aspx
- Childcare Subsidy Information: This program is for children aged 12 and younger. Apply online at: https://iserve.nebraska.gov/ or call (402) 595-1258.
- SNAP/Food Stamp Program: You may be eligible for food stamps. Explore benefits online at: https://iserve.nebraska.gov/
- Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program: Your child must be vaccinated to enroll in a licensed childcare program and before beginning school. For information: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/VFC-Program.aspx
- Nebraska Family Helpline: Resources for parents & families 24/7 Phone (888) 866-8660 https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Nebraska-Family-Helpline.aspx
For more information on the programs that are available through Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services, go to: www.dhhs.ne.gov and click on Assistance Programs. You can also visit an office in person. Go online to find your nearest location.
Nebraska ChildFind – Early Development Network (EDN) – Babies Can’t Wait: If you feel your child’s growth or learning is slower than that of other children the same age, it’s best to check it out as soon as possible. Call Nebraska CHILDFIND at 1- 888-806-6287. www.Childfind.nebraska.gov
Guiding Grace Motherhood Support Network: 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 https://guidinggracemotherhood.org
Child Saving Institute Teen & Young Parent Program: Provides support services & parent education for teen parents.
Phone (402)553-6000 https://childsaving.org/services/thriving-families/teen-young-parent-program/
One World Community Health Centers: Committed to providing access to quality medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and support services. Phone (402) 734-4110 https://www.oneworldomaha.org/
Additional Health and Well-being Resources:
Kids Can Community Center: State licensed childcare provider for children ages 6-weeks to 13-years old. (402)731-6988; www.kidscan.org
Car Seats are available at two non-profits:
Omaha Christ Child Society, (402) 614-7399; https://www.christchildomaha.com/
Child Saving Institute, (402)553-6000; https://childsaving.org/
University of Nebraska Medical Center: https://www.unmc.edu/patientcare/providers-clinics.html
CHI Health https://www.chihealth.com/services
Boys Town Hotline (800) 448-3000; https://www.boystown.org/child-family-services
Douglas County Health Department https://www.douglascountyhealth.com/
Centers for Disease Control https://www.cdc.gov/index.html
VNA Visiting Nurse Association (402)930-4000; https://www.vnatoday.org/
Heartland Family Service Phone (402) 552-7400; https://www.heartlandfamilyservice.org/
Food Pantries:
Food Bank of the Heartland (402)331-1213
Heartland Hope Mission (402)733-1904
Heart Ministry Center (402)451-2321
Project Hope (402)556-7030
Together – Omaha (402)345-8047
Salvation Army (402)898-6090
Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (402)341-1689
Sarpy County Food Pantry (402)552-7061
Read to Your Child
Through Friends of the Omaha Public Library and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, your library card can be used to visit some of Omaha’s best educational and cultural places. Go online to the Omaha Public Library and request your pass for the great places to take your child:
The Durham Museum
Fontenelle Forest
Kiewit Luminarium
Lauritzen Gardens
Omaha Children’s Museum
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo
The Rose Theater
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
Omaha Jitterbugs
Heartland Bike Share
If you don’t have a library card, you can apply for one at any library location or online. https://omahalibrary.org/