Answers4Families

Connecting Nebraska's Families

When there is someone in your family with special needs, you may find yourself looking for answers. Answers4Families.org is Nebraska’s support and information connection for families and professionals seeking assistance. This web site is a collection of articles, resources and referrals organized by target group including:

Assisted Living Offers assisted living professionals resources and information on Nebraska’s policies regarding assisted living facilities and the Assisted Living Handbook. Eldercare Information on housing, aging services, legal issues, and support. Information provided can help family members to locate suitable resources to assist the elderly. Foster & Adoptive Families Information and resources for foster and adoptive families in Nebraska. There is information regarding support groups and agencies servicing foster and adoptive families. Long Term Care Planning (LTC) Planning ahead can mean greater financial security for individuals and their families and help ease the burden placed on loved ones. Medically Handicapped Children’s Program (MHCP)Provides family-focused services coordination/case management, specialty medical team evaluations for children in local areas, access to specialty physicians, and payment of treatment services.

Medicare Part D Provides resources to help you understand the Medicare Part D drug program. The information provided will assist you or a loved one in making educated decisions about the Medicare drug benefit plan. School Health Provides networking opportunities for School Nurses across Nebraska. This includes newsletters, policy updates, and information on topics such as medication administration in schools Special Needs Information for those with special needs such as physical, emotional, educational, or behavioral disabilities. Answers4Families provides information on a variety of topics such as special education services, medical issues, respite, and state and national resources. Substance Abuse Information for families and communities addressing issues related to substance abuse, substance abuse education, prevention and treatment. And much more....

We hope you'll also take advantage of the following additional site services:

AskRx - Ask questions about drugs or drug interactions and receive a personal e-mail reply from a registered pharmacist. Ask an Expert - Featuring a different expert each month, submit a question and get an answer back via e-mail. Some of the topics include substance abuse, legal issues, elder care, foster care and more.

Forums - Provides the Answers4Families community message forums for its users to chat, exchange ideas, and submit feedback. Discussion Groups - Provides the opportunity to share information, resources and support with persons across the state via e-mail discussion boards.

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