Nebraska Goldenrod	Charlotte Lewis, Part C Co-Coordinator Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services Special Services for Children and Adults 301 Centennial Mall South, PO Box 95044 Lincoln, NE 68509 (207) 287-3272 E-mail: charlie.lewis@hhss.state.ne.us
Overview of Part C Services	Co-Lead agencies are Health and Human Services and the Department of Education.  Schools provide the majority of the services.  Service coordination is funded through Health and Human services.  There are 29 contracts in the state, with school districts, educational service centers, hospitals, Head Start, and community action programs.  Services are home-based (provided in natural environments) for the most part.  Some areas have center-based services.
Public Awareness and Child Find Activities	Newborn hearing screenings. Work with University of Nebraska for follow up of premature infants that were in intensive care.  Called Developmental TIP. Aired commercials in Spanish. Organize Child Fairs. Sponsor in-service training for child care providers. Distribute magnets and flyers in newborn baby bags.
Public Awareness and Child Find Activities believed to be most effective	Have not evaluated strategies at the state level.
Concerns regarding finding more children	Concern for school districts being able to provide the number of OT and PT needed for an increase in children
Resources received from the State	Brochures - Developmental TIPS (Tracking Infant Progress Statewide):  An Important Invitation for You and Your Baby It's Never Too Early Fact Sheet - A Few Facts about Developmental TIPS Poster - It's Never Too Early Referral Form Infant Progress Chart

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