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Sheridan County Public Transportation System - The SCPTS is a community-based transportation system designed to meet the needs of Sheridan County residents who do not have regular access to transportation. The service is open to all persons who have a need for it; no fare is collected but donations are always accepted.

NCAP provides community services to income qualified citizens through four Outreach Offices. Services include emergency rent and utility assistance payments, food pantry and commodity food distributions, and a clothing and household goods resource.

For information about community services, please contact the appropriate office below:

Diane Lecher        (308) 432-4831   serves - Dawes & Sioux Counties
Ghita Dykes         (308) 327-2877   serves - Sheridan County
Betty Jo Garett    (308) 762-4523   serves - Box Butte County
Lois Emery          (308) 376-1886   serves - Cherry County

The Weatherization program is designed to serve income eligible clients with homes in need of weatherization measures that could help lighten the load of ever-growing energy costs. The program follows a priority system to identify the order in which qualifying persons are served with elderly disabled persons being the number one priority. Some of the Weatherization measures include weather-stripping, caulking and several types of insulation applications. In most cases, all weatherization measures are afforded to the qualifying household at little or no cost.

For more information about Weatherization contact:
Ross Heinen (308) 432-3393 or toll free at (800) 361-3393

Head Start is a pre-school familiy development program that serves children and families in the four-county area. The program strives to strengthen the individual abilities of the children and their families through individual plans, tailored to their own distinctive needs. Target ages are 3 to 5 years of age by October 15. Federal income guidelines are followed. No fees are charged.

For more information on Head Start call (308) 432-3393 or Toll Free at 1-800-361-3393.

Designed to help develop a greater social competency in children. Services are provided through a home base model for pregnant women to children age 3. Service include nutrition, social services, education, and parent involvement. Early Head Start home visitors are "Parent as Teachers" certified educators. An initial application, income and birth date verification are required. No fees are charged.

For more information on Early Head Start call: (308) 432-3393 or Toll Free at 1-800-361-3393

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program provides opportunities for people ages 55 and over to offer volunteer service. More than 530 volunteers contribute at 80 work stations in the Chadron community.

For more information call: (308) 432-4200.

The Foster Grandparent Program provides opportunities for low-income persons, 60 years of age or over, to extend supportive services in health education, and welfare settings to children who have exceptional or special needs.

For more information about Foster Grandparents call: (308) 432-4200.

The Chicoine Computer Lab is located in the offices at 270 Pine Street in Chadron. It offers high speed internet access to the public and is a valuable resource for job-seekers, travelers or anyone wishing to keep in touch with friends through e-mail.

Northwest Community Action Partnership
provides several services
designed to benefit low-income
families and individuals living in
Box Butte, Cherry, Dawes,
Sioux or Sheridan counties of Nebraska

Programs include Head Start and
Early Head Start, Weatherization,
Emergency Rent and utility assistance payments,
food pantry and commodity food
distributions, EITC and
Family development through case management,
Retired Senior Volunteer Program,
Foster Grandparent Program, and
public internet access

For details click the links below