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Offers a comprehensive community college that provides flexible programming either on campus or off-site. College transfer courses, career and technical training, general education, and recreation and personal enrichment programs.

Disaster services for victims of flood, fire, etc.

Provides necessary work clothing required to keep or obtain a job such as steel-toed boots, nursing scrubs, uniforms, etc. Computers are available for public use to construct resumes, do job search, fill out online job applications, etc.

Provides free and confidential domestic violence victim services for survivors and non-offending dependent children. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based on services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in a professional setting and in regards to Information about Services.

Telehealth provided to anyone that needs, or wants the service.

Provides a financial literacy class that teaches kids essential money skills like saving, budgeting, and smart spending. 

Hospital and medical clinic.

Provides comprehensive hospice services that include arranging for medical equipment, supplies and medications, managing pain and symptoms, spiritual care, respite care, family conferences and bereavement support. 

Provides outpatient mental health care to children, youth and families through the Pediatric and Adolescent Therapy, Medication Management and Behavioral Health Intervention Services.

- Addresses the mental health needs of children, adolescents and their families through individual and family therapy.

- Psychiatric nurse practitioner available to provide evaluation, medication management and health education as needed.

- Behavioral health intervention services offered at Children's Square campus; provides skills-based interventions for children and their families.

Offers a grant that provides funds to registered nonprofits and government organizations such as libraries, city community centers, and NE Creative Districts.

Provides short-term assistance to relative caregivers who are not involved in the formal child welfare system.

Helps families access child-only grants, secure essential goods and services, and connect with needed community resources.

A caseworker assists the family until guardianship is obtained, offering crisis intervention, family mediation, and referrals to legal, medical, and housing services.

Support may also include recommendations for cash or in-kind assistance to help maintain a stable home.

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Rock County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes; waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

Provides assistance with developing resumes, applying for jobs on-line, and utilizing Job Search through the Illinois Worknet website.

Will also cover the cost of tuition and permit testing for the CDL Certification program. This area of employment has been identified as a short-term training area with high employment opportunities at a good living wage. The program is coordinated through Richland Community College, where the training is provided. Must provide a minimum of 2 pre-hire letters from potential employers before being approved for the CDL Certification program.

Several other funding sources are available for the CDL certification. Income requirements and amount of tuition paid by Empowerment Opportunity Center varies for these programs. Please call for a prescreening and to obtain information about all CDL certification options.

Gym with strength and cardio room.

Game room.

Racquetball and volleyball.

Whirlpool and public pool with swimming and swimming lessons.

EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) is a tax credit for working individuals and families. Must file a tax return, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file. Earned income includes: wages, tips and income from self-employment. Individuals who are on SSI or SSDI do not qualify for EITC unless they also worked during the past year. Call IRS at 1-800-829-1040 with any other questions.

ELIGIBILITY depends on such factors as filing status, income level, and the number of qualifying children (if any). Basic qualifications, Tax Year 2025 (filing in 2026):

If earned less than $61,555 ($68,675 if married) with 3 or more qualifying children, could receive up to $8,046.

If earned less than $57,310 ($64,430 if married) with two qualifying children, could receive up to $7,152.

If earned less than $50,434 ($57,554 if married) with one qualifying child, could receive up to $4,328.

If earned less than $19,104 ($26,214 if married) with no qualifying children, could receive up to $649.

The credit amount depends on income, marital status, and family size. For the 2025 tax year (filing in 2026), the credit is worth up to $8,046. The credit amount rises with earned income until it reaches a maximum amount, then gradually phases out. Families with more children are eligible for higher credit amounts.

Provides counseling and therapy services, including evaluation, assessment, and diagnosis for children and families experiencing behavioral and mental health issues.

Services include specialized support for runaway and homeless youth, offering emotional guidance and assistance in resolving underlying issues. Therapeutic interventions include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma recovery and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thoughts and cognitions as behaviors. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is provided for juvenile offenders as an alternative to residential treatment, focusing on improving family relations, peer associations, and school performance.

The program also offers Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), which uses real-time coaching to help parents manage childhood aggression and defiance while strengthening the parent-child relationship. Additionally, play therapy is utilized to help children express emotions and to assist in diagnosing the source of behavioral difficulties.

Provides doula services to parents. Services include outreach services and in-home coaching to help them learn about pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum care. Doulas also screen parents for maternal depression, domestic violence, parental stress, and act as a liaison with the hospital staff when necessary during the labor process. 

The family remains in the program until the child is 6-8 weeks old and then is referred to long-term home visiting services. The Doula Program also offers an 8-week Parents Care & Share Prenatal Group that connects parents to other parents and covers topics such as prenatal care, stress, nutrition, labor and delivery.