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located. Eligible families are also referred to ACCESSNebraska by Nebraska's CCR&R and other vested agencies and partners across the state. The child care consumer education website also links to Nebraska's LIHEAP website to receive more information.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) Program: SNAP is included on the ACCESSNebraska application and program information is located on the DHHS Economic and Family Support website, where child care is also located. Eligible families are also referred to ACCESSNebraska by Nebraska's CCR&R and other vested agencies and partners across the state. SNAP also sub- grants with Food Bank for the Heartland, which sub-grants with many community organizations across Nebraska to provide SNAP outreach. SNAP outreach is a service that identifies individuals who may be eligible for SNAP, then gives them information on how to apply for benefits. The child care consumer education website also links to Nebraska's SNAP website to receive more information.

Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) program: The division of Public Health administers the WIC program and has subawards with 13 local agencies which provide services to over 100 clinics across Nebraska. These local agencies include local health departments, community action agencies, a hospital, and community-based non-profits. These local agencies make referrals to integrate services with local programs available to families with young children. ACCESSNebraska also serves as a resource used by WIC local agencies for informing families of TANF, SNAP, Medicaid and child care subsidy benefits and how to apply. There is a link to various WIC offices on the Nebraska's CCR&R as well on the child care consumer education website.

Child and Adult Care Food Program(CACFP): Child Care Providers who are currently participating in the CACFP inform eligible families of this program. The child care consumer education website also links to the CACFP for families and providers to receive more information.

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