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State program that helps eligible working, training, or school-attending Nebraska families pay for licensed child care. Fathers can apply through DHHS by phone or online, with processing coordinated through the Centennial Mall South office in Lincoln weekdays. Bring photo ID, proof of income, work or school verification, and your children's birth certificates or Social Security cards. Eligibility depends on household income and the reason care is needed.
800-430-3244 · 301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln, NE 68509
State-funded pre-kindergarten grant program offered through Nebraska public school districts, providing high-quality preschool to eligible 3 and 4 year olds. The Nebraska Department of Education office on Centennial Mall South administers the program during school business hours. Fathers should contact their local school district enrollment office for application, eligibility rules, and classroom availability. Bring photo ID, child's birth certificate, and proof of residency.
402-471-2295 · 301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln, NE 68509
Free Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms for income-eligible Lincoln-area families with children from birth to age 5, providing early learning, nutrition, health screening, and family support services. Fathers can call during weekday business hours to request enrollment. Bring photo ID, the child's birth certificate, proof of income, and immunization records to your intake appointment. Program hours vary by classroom site across Lincoln.
402-441-6180 · Lincoln, NE 68508