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Lincoln- The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities is pleased to announce Nebraska’s newest Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver, the Family Support Waiver (FSW). This waiver will begin March 1, 2024, and will provide services to 850 children, ages birth to 21 years old with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) currently on the Developmental Disabilities Registry. Each participant has a maximum annual budget of $10,000.

Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop school bullying offers need-to-know tips for parents Oklahoma City, OK – (February 29, 2024) – There are many consequences of being bullied, most of which leave a lasting impression on the person and family members. While it can lead to poor self-esteem and withdrawal from school and everyday activities, it can also lead to self-harm and suicide.

VHS public speech performance The VHS Speech team will host their public speech performance on Monday, March 11, 2024 in the Valentine High School Commons from 6:00-7:30 p.m. with supper.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) invites high school students from across Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, March 22.

Lincoln - Stories about an Omaha barista rocking the world of specialty coffee, a Nebraska volleyball player’s heartfelt tribute to her father, and the reveal of the seven foot bronze statue of Nebraska author Willa Cather in the United States Capitol are featured in March broadcasts of the award-wining, local television series Nebraska Stories.

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Lincoln – Those interested in learning more about the candidates running for the District 43 seat in the Nebraska Legislature are invited to participate in a candidate forum sponsored by Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Dawes, Garfield, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, and Sheridan County Farm Bureaus.

In 2023, we served up to 80 people each month. We had a total of 21 new adults and 24 new children sign up for assistance during 2023. Our prayers go out to those in need and we praise God we can be of help to them.

Congratulations to Greg and Tammy Gass! They won the Outstanding Volunteer award from the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) February 8, 2024 in Lincoln. They received this honor for leading the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) program for high school youth since 1997 in Cherry County. Their countless hours have made this a once-in-a-lifetime experience that keeps teens connected to Extension and 4-H, and empowers them to be active in their communities.

Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification.