PROJECT: National Farmworker Jobs Program
SERVICE AREA: State of Nebraska
In July 1, 2000 this grant changed from the Job Training Partnership Act, Title IV, Section 402 to what we currently call the NFJP, WIA 167. The purpose of this grant remains the same, but the way in which we work with other organizations may change in location to location. With the process of this grant we will be working together with other agencies on “One Stop” sites and a common intake form. The principle of this grant is the process of upgrading the academic and marketable employment skills of migrant and other seasonal farmworkers so that they will be able to procure full-time year round employment. While in an employment and training program, NAF will assist individuals wanting to make the transition from agricultural to non-agricultural work by helping with tuition costs for skill training, providing adult education classes, literacy instruction, a living allowance while in training, assistance in finding employment or on-the-job training. Staff also works to ensure worker rights are protected by providing referrals to legal services or enforcement agencies as needed and to ensure workers have the services they need by making referrals to other organizations and agencies. A second focus of this project is to provide emergency and crisis intervention for workers in transit or upon arrival in Nebraska . This takes the form of financial assistance with housing and food, and limited funds to help with transportation/car problems and health related problems.
PROJECT: NHAP ( Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program)
SERVICE AREA: Southwest and Panhandle Areas of Nebraska
This program is offered to NFJP eligible participants that are in need of emergency services to alleviate or avoid a homeless situation. Such services consist of rent, mortgage and utility arrearages, security deposits or first months rent. The NHAP program may also provide transportation to homeless individuals to assist them in obtaining independent living. Referrals are also made to other agencies and resources that also serve the homeless and near homeless in Nebraska .
PROJECT: UMOS Housing Consortium
SERVICE AREA: Statewide
Nebraska , Wisconsin , Illinois , South Dakota , Iowa and Missouri are part of a six-state consortium to address the housing needs and problems to varying degrees in their respective states. Services to be provided vary from state to state, but all have the need and desire for technical assistance in the farmworker housing area in addition to having thousands of workers each year for whom there is a severe housing shortage and/or problem in acquiring safe and decent housing for them and their children. Over the past several years, UMOS has gained the experience and expertise in farmworker housing and has the necessary staff capabilities to be able to provide technical assistance and training to this regional group. Specifically, technical assistance will be provided to help identify remedies and train staff on various programs, processes, and strategies that will help alleviate the housing problems in their state, including: initiating the preliminary housing development program; assisting in program application and implementation; sewer and water regulations; farmworker housing rehabilitation; farmworker housing counseling; farmworker single family housing; and needs assessments.
PROJECT: Migrant Education Outreach/Recruitment
SERVICE AREA: Statewide
This program identifies and refers children for migrant education programs.
PROJECT: ELP (English Literacy Program)/ABE (Adult Basic Education)
SERVICE AREA: Omaha
NAF's Omaha office expanded the services of the learning center to non-402 eligible, community clients. Interested community residents are taught literacy, English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education. Students are encouraged to continue their education and pursue vocational or academic careers in the future.
PROJECT: English Literacy/Civics
SERVICE AREA: Omaha
This 12-week class incorporates local Omaha history via visits to area museums and English as a Second Language classes with the goal of improving English literacy.
PROJECT: VIVA SANO
SERVICE AREA: Columbus
Cardiovascular outreach, education, and prevention are the focuses of this project targeting Latina women. Activities such as cooking classes and blood pressure checks are combined with outreach and education on a healthy lifestyle. Latinas involved in this program then become role models for their friends, family, and community, and spread the information and education informally.
PROJECT: Immunization Outreach Project
SERVICE AREA: South Sioux City ,Lexington, North Platte &Grand Island
The sole purpose of this project is to provide translation services to selected immunization clinics to enhance delivery of services to the Latino population.
PROJECT: Promotoras
SERVICE AREA: Lincoln/Keith/Dundy, Scotts Bluff, Dawson/Buffalo, Platte/Colfax, Dakota, Hall, Lancaster Counties
In partnership with several other organizations in each of the counties, NAF is employing the promotora concept used by various other states, universities, and other programs. The promotora is a community health liaison who provides basic health education and screening, referrals to appropriate services, and transportation and translation on an as-needed basis.
PROJECT: Elderly Housing
SERVICE AREA: Lexingtom
This 18-unit frail elderly housing complex represents NAF’s first housing project in the State of Nebraska . Although NAF owns the complex, the Lexington Housing Authority has been contracted to manage the property and operations of the facility. Eligibility is based on age, income and need. “Frail Elderly” eligibility is based on the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). An individual must need assistance with three or more ADLs for eligibility.
ADLs and their factors include: 1) Eating, 2) Bathing, 3) Grooming, 4) Dressing, 5) Home Management. This does not exclude persons in wheelchairs or those requiring mobility devices.
PROJECT: Elderly Housing
SERVICE AREA: Imperial
Eight units of elderly housing were approved for construction through HUD 202. Hanna-Keelan, City of Imperial and NAF are partners in this project. The project, NAF Senior Housing II is scheduled for completion in 18 months.