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Provides professional development and leadership to promote school improvement, a variety of instructional services, special education support services (birth to age 21), and technology and media services.

Provides and enforces regulations (ordinances) regarding the treatment and control of animals in the city. Also responsible for the enforcement of the state statutes governing rabies control in domestic companion animals. Adoption services available through the office.

Provides service coordination, nutrition services, and health assessments for children ages 0-3 enrolled in Early ACCESS (Early intervention for infants and toddlers). 

Provides service coordination, nutrition services, and health assessments for children ages 0-3 enrolled in Early ACCESS (Early intervention for infants and toddlers). 

Offers support services to the Hispanic community including: case management, ESL classes, interpretation and translation services, counseling services, support groups, and more.

Offers an 8-hour course that teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training provides the skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing and mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Also offers a course designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Topics include depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Offers information and referrals to older adults.

Unemployment Insurance benefits assist individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Benefits are paid from the Nebraska State Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. The fund is supported solely by a special tax on employers. Unemployment claims are filed online at NEworks.nebraska.gov.

Summer camp program for youth entering grades 1-12. Programs have a Christian focus and include time to explore the outdoors, build relationships, and experience fun challenges in a safe environment.

Other activities include archery, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, crafts, games and challenge course. Specialty camps available to older age groups. Day camp available for local residents.

*Please note this program does not respond to individual homes for pest removal.*

Enforces regulations in investigating all complaints regarding possible infestations of disease carrying insects and/or rodents, notifies property owners of their responsibilities in maintaining a vermin-free premise, and advises them as to the abatement measures which must be implemented.

Monitors the presence of ticks known to carry Lyme Disease - residents of Scott County can deliver ticks to the department for identification.

The Animal Bite Investigation and Control Program monitors all reported cases of humans being bitten by animals for the purpose of protecting the health of the person bitten, as well as rabies control. Enforces the County Animal Control Ordinance and serve as a liaison between the victim/physician and the State Rabies Advisory Board.

Offers a day habitation program. Services include therapeutic activities, assistance with activities of daily living, social and health enhancement related services, wellness and nutrition, and mental stimulation.

Provides assistance to eligible families in need. Assistance may include rent, auto repairs, gas cards, help with medical care, homelessness, referrals to other organizations, etc. Clients must agree to allow a two person team to make an in-home visit to review the situation.

Provides quality services to children with and without special needs and their families so that they have equal opportunity to live, learn, and play in their community.

Offers the following services:

• Autism Resource Center
• Developmental Play Group/Toddler Class
• Developmental and Speech Evaluations
• Developmental Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Child Development Center
• Preschool

A no-kill animal shelter that provides shelter, care, and suitable homes for animals when possible. Other programs include:

- Animal Assisted Therapy: brings pets to residents of nursing facilities, assisted living, Alzheimer's Centers, and residential disability centers.

- Dog Bite Prevention Education: visits schools and other groups to teach children the basics of animal behavior and how to avoid getting bitten by dogs and cats.

- Continuing Care: provides shelter and care for pets if their owners become unavailable to care for them.

- Arm Chair Adoptions: Individuals who are unable to care for a pet in their home can "adopt" a pet that lives at the animal shelter, and the individual receives letters and photos of their pet.

Provides outpatient behavioral health services to those in need. Services include counseling (both individual and group), therapy, supported employment for individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges, and psychosocial rehabilitation (groups to help people with daily living skills and mental illness recovery).