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Community Resources

School Social Worker News (updated 12/1/21)

CommunityResourcesSchool Social Worker News (updated 12/1/21)

Westside Family Resource Center

Located at 7770 Hascall St. (Pipal Community Center) Entrance is at the Northeast doors.


If you are in need of food, clothing or winter items, please schedule a time to come shop with one of the School Social Workers (contact info below).


Family Resource Center

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Westside Family Resource Center

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"The Closet"

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Food Pantry

Food Pantries

https://thelifehouseomaha.org/your-visit/

http://www.omahabbc.com/get-connected

https://heartministrycenter.org/programs-and-services/

https://www.allsaintsomaha.org/pantry/

https://heartlandhopemission.org/gethelp/

https://projecthopeomaha.org/

https://countrysideucc.org/serving-together/community-cupboard/

http://faithwestwood.com/ministry/missions

https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ne-omaha

http://www.flcomaha.org/

Utility and Rent Assistance

https://mudomaha.com/covid19assistance

macchconnect.org

https://coronavirus.nebraska.gov/Home

https://omaha.com/community/goodfellows/emergency_relief/

https://www.oppd.com/residential/payment/assistance-programs/

https://www.dollarenergy.org/need-help/nebraska/metropolitan-utility-districts-energy-assistance-program/

https://generalassist.douglascounty-ne.gov/

211 Helpline - United Way of the Midlands

www.unitedwaymidlands.org

Housing Resources

Family Housing Advisory Services Housing Help Line: 402-934-6763.

Heartland Family Service Housing Services: NE 402-934-8810. IA 712-435-5350

Heartland Family Service Rental and Utility Assistance: 402-451-6244

https://www.heartlandfamilyservice.org/housing-financial-stability/hardship-assistance/

Open Door Mission Permanent Supportive Housing: 402-829-1545

Salvation Army Housing programs (Singles and Families): 402-898-7521

Omaha Housing Authority: 402-444-6900 or www.ohauthority.org

Stephen Center Permanent Supportive Housing 402-715-5494 or 402-715-5500

Together Inc. 402-345-8047 http://togetheromaha.org/

Douglas County Housing Authority: 402-444-6203

https://www.douglascountyhousing.com/

http://macchconnect.org/housing-problem-solving-partners

http://www.endhomelessnesstoday.org/Access_Point_Flyer_January_2020.pdf

https://www.mercyhousing.org/find-housing/?location=Omaha

TRANSPORTATION

K-12 Rides FREE Program

https://www.ometro.com/k-12/

Internet Assistance


Emergency Broadband Benefit Program:

https://getemergencybroadband.org/


https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html


If additional assistance is needed for internet access, please contact the School Social Worker.

EMPLOYMENT/TRAINING

Earn while you Learn https://omabop.org/for-individuals/?fbclid=IwAR2-ODclWniJyDlg5cbHh-pE3zh3icRwTjL0IqAD_sI0ugiy2CVIGuNnXuE

Helpful Resources for Parents

https://thelifehouseomaha.org/get-diapers/

https://nchs.org/services/family-support/

https://www.nebraskachildren.org/covid-19-information-and-resources.html

https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Nebraska-Family-Helpline.aspx

https://www.omahawomensfund.org/covid-resources/

https://crccomaha.org/resource-center/parent-resources-and-support.html

https://www.yesomaha.org/what/community-resources.html

https://habitatomaha.org/community-resources/

https://www.unl.edu/ccfw/styles/Resource%20Packet%20for%20Nebraska%20Families.pdf

https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/how-we-help/resources/covid-19-coronavirus/

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April Anderson, LCSW

School Social Worker at Westgate, Westbrook, Hillside, Rockbrook, Prairie Lane, Loveland, Swanson and Westside Early Childhood Centers

Email: anderson.april@westside66.net
Website: www.westside66.org
Phone: 402-408-8914

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Kim Schenkelberg, LICSW

School Social Worker at Westside Middle School, Oakdale, Sunset and Paddock Road

Email: schenkelberg.kim@westside66.net
Phone: 402-452-3147

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Sarah Fehringer, LCSW

School Social Worker at Westside High School and West Campus

Email: fehringer.sarah@westside66.net
Phone: 402-343-2613

School Social Workers function as a link between the home, school and community. We can assist families who are experiencing social, familial and/or economic challenges that impact the learning process of students.
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