Frequently Asked Questions

Parenting

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<p align="center">Parenting is a “long term investment”. It has been labeled as “the best and yet the most challenging job you will ever have”. Let’s face it, parenting is not always easy. Here, we hope we can guide you in finding answers together about parenting topics.</p>

Children with Disabilities and Special Needs

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Phone for disabled son

My son is 14 and has severe spina bifida. I am trying to get him to be more socially active with his peers. Are there any programs in the state of Nebraska where he can receive a free fairly updated iPhone to fit in and conversate with the other kids??

I did a search. The closest thing I can find is this:https://psc.nebraska.gov/telecommunications/phone-internet-discount-prog... .  Another idea would be to look at third party used cellphone markets.Your telephone carrier might also sell refurbished phones.

Topic tag:  Children with Disabilities and Special Needs

Abuse and Neglect

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<p align="center"><strong>Everyone</strong> has a responsibility to report suspected abuse or neglect. State law requires any person who suspects that a child has been abused or neglected to report their concerns to the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at:
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<strong>(800) 652-1999</strong></p>
<p align="center">Please remember to dial 911 in an emergency.</p>

Juvenile matters with neglect

Divorced abusive husband 13 years ago many professionals reported father as abuser to kids 2020 dad but court would not help unfortunately. we have been in court for over a decade and son was given to dad 100% and he has failed school been expelled multiple districts now has a dual diagnosis of drug and alcohol and has up to 8 charges pending he is in the detention center on a felony. Father and I have joint custody of daughters but I am gravely concerned because father and stepmom are both alcoholics and many have confirmed father is a drug addict as well. I contacted numerous agencies before getting to this point and am urgently trying to protect my children. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Topic tag:  Abuse and Neglect