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Ministry in Action:
To the battered woman and her children, we are shelter and safety.
To the poor, the hungry, the homeless, we are help and hope.
To those faced with unplanned pregnancy, we are support and guidance.
To the immigrant, we are a path to acceptance and participation.
To the person immobilized by mental illness and addictions, we are a road to recovery.
To children, families and senior citizens, we are a haven for learning, growth, and a place to come together.
To those who care about the less fortunate, we facilitate and celebrate your service.

Because we see injustice, we are a voice for social change.

Catholic Charities
+ Providing help
+ Creating hope
+ Serving all

Federal Register Monday, August 14, 2006
Part II
Department of Education
34 CFR Parts 300 and 301
Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities and Preschool Grants for Children With Disabilities;
Final Rule

Fact sheet from the Federal Trade Commission. Important questions to ask when choosing a credit counselor. What to do if your credit counselor has gone out of business.  A must-do list for people on debt management plans.

Fact sheet from the Federal Trade Commission. Congratulations, you just won a foreign lottery!... All you have to do to get your winnings is deposit the check and wire the money to the sender to pay the taxes and fees… There’s just one catch. This is a scam.

If you are being harassed by debt collectors, you should consider the following eight steps…

The Employment and Training Administration seeks to build up the labor market through the training of the workforce and the placement of workers in jobs through employment services.

Family Housing Program Services:   To empower all people to improve their housing opportunities through education, counseling and advocacy.

Tenant Services 402-934-6763
Help for families who are homeless or near homeless. Tenant rights and responsibilities and affordable housing options.

Homeownership Pre-Education Program  402-934-1777
How do I go about buying a home? What types of loans do I qualify for? How is my credit? Family Housing Advisory Services Inc., Pre-Purchase Program has helped hundreds of people realize the dream of homeownership.

Foreclosure Prevention Program  
Unable to make your house payment? Behind on your mortgage? What can be done? Family Housing Advisory Services Inc., Foreclosure Prevention Program has helped hundreds of homeowners save their homes.

Fair Housing Program  402-934-6675
Tenant services, homeowner education, asset management, fair housing center, Omaha 100 mortgage financing. Office locations. General information pamphlet.

Financial Fitness Program 
How do I make my money work for me? How do I build or rebuild my credit? How do I avoid the pitfalls of too much credit? Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc. (FHAS) Financial Fitness Education Program will empower participants to take the steps to prepare for a solid financial future.

When the FTC was created in 1914, its purpose was to prevent unfair methods of competition in commerce as part of the battle to “bust the trusts.” Over the years, Congress passed additional laws giving the agency greater authority to police anticompetitive practices. In 1938, Congress passed a broad prohibition against “unfair and deceptive acts or practices.” Since then, the Commission also has been directed to administer a wide variety of other consumer protection laws, including the Telemarketing Sales Rule, the Pay-Per-Call Rule and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

Guide for Parents, Walking Your Way through the Nebraska Juvenile Court Child Protection Process

What happens after your child is removed from your home? Rights and responsibilities. Services available to you if needed. The court process, who’s involved, important names, addresses, and phone numbers.

 Find a homeless shelter nearest you. This resource was created for people who want to find and donate food and/or supplies to their local shelter. We provide as much information as possible for each shelter.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.

Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth-2) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Children and youth (ages 3-21) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B.