Professional Partner Program
The Professional Partner Program (PPP) provides Wraparound and Family-Centered case management services for severely emotionally disturbed children (birth to 21) and their families to achieve goals of stability, functioning and community integration. The average length of service is around 9 months. The PPP serves Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties. The overall goal of the program is to assist families in finding ways to maintain their children at home, utilizing community resources and developing strength-based strategies. Referrals to the program may come from schools, hospitals, community agencies, or the families themselves.
The School and Family Enrichment Program (SAFE) is a collaborative effort among Omaha Public Schools, Child Saving Institute and Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare. This voluntary program provides, at no cost to the family, a SAFE Specialist who serves as a supportive link between the school, the family, and needed community resources. The only difference between the SAFE program and the Professional Partner Program is that referrals can only come from the elementary schools associated with the Omaha Public Schools.
In addition to the PPP/SAFE Program, there are three specialized positions, one serving youth transitioning to young adulthood (Transitional Youth) and two serving families in immediate crisis (Rapid Response).
The Rapid Response Program provides short term (90 days) Family-Centered and Wraparound case management services for severely emotionally disturbed youth (age 19 years and under). Referrals come through County Attorneys’ offices, and the response time from the PP program is within 24 hours. Families referred to this program are in immediate crisis and the goal is to stabilize and connect them to resources in the community in order to prevent the need for Juvenile Court involvement.
The Transitional Youth Program provides Family-Centered and Wraparound case management services for severely emotionally disturbed young adults ages 17-25. The focus is to assist the youth/young adults in transitioning successfully into the community and achieving and/or maintaining independence.
Program Elements
- Voluntary
- Home-based case management and coordination services
- Strength-based
- Child and Family focused services
- Working Partnership between the family and team members
- Strength-based
- Individualized Family Service Plan
How It Works
Each family enrolled in the program is assigned a Professional Partner who is familiar with community resources and experienced in working with children/young adults and their families. In partnership with the family, the Professional Partner assists with the development of and Individualized Family Service Plan. This plan may include transitional mental health services, community resources, and most importantly, informal supports.
Program Particpants
- Parents who may feel hopeless and are not sure where to turn for help.
- Parents who have tried to find help but were unable to find services they could afford.
- Parents who have tried to find help but were unable to find services they could afford.
- Youth who may be at risk of being suspended from school or being removed from their home.
- Parents who wish to have an active part in developing a plan to address the needs of their child and their family.
For More Information:
For more information, contact the Professional Partner Intake Coordinator at 402-996-8377.