The Data Dashboard provides access to current and historical lifespan respite data for the designated six regions of the Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network; Western, Southwest, Central, Southeast, Eastern, and Northern. The underlying data used to generate the dashboard graphs are based on data sets from the publicly-funded and volunteer programs identified and the 2010 Census. Additional data will be included in future releases of the Dashboard. Please note that each individual dashboard page provides additional information pertaining to the data provided.
For additional information or questions, please contact Hanna Quiring at hanna.quiring@nebraska.gov or call (531) 530-7011.
Respite: planned or emergency, is the provision of short-term, temporary relief to those who are caring for family members with special needs.
Nebraska Respite Network: A statewide network responsible for the coordination of a statewide system that coordinates respite resources through six offices located in different geographic areas of the state.
Nebraska Respite Network Coordinator: One of six coordinators across Nebraska responsible for the coordination of respite resources within a multiple-county area.
Family Caregiver: Friend, family member, or legal guardian residing with and providing ongoing care for an individual unable to care for himself or herself. For respite, Family caregivers must be available on a 24-hour per day basis to assume responsibility for the care and supervision of the client. This may include a caregiver who is employed outside the home if s/he retains on-call responsibility while away from the client.
Provider: The individual or agency that provides temporary relief; care, assistance, or supervision for the usual caregiver.
Respite Subsidy Program Across the Lifespan: Funding for caregivers to purchase respite services. The program is centralized and administered through the DHHS Central Office.
Aged and Disabled Waiver: AD (Home and Community-Based Waiver Services for Aged Persons or Adults or Children With Disabilities) – Home and community–based waiver services offer eligible persons a choice between entering a NF or receiving supportive services in their homes. Medicaid funding through the NMAP is used to fund either service option. The average cost of waiver services funded by Medicaid must not exceed the average cost to Medicaid for NF services. To be eligible for support through this "Aged and Disabled Waiver," a potential client must meet the following general criteria:
Early Development Network: serves children from Birth until August 31 of the year in which they are three. EDN is Part III of IDEA. EDN is the single point of entry to services coordination for eligible infants and toddlers as identified by each planning region team via the systems contract. EDN was formerly the Early Intervention Program
Area Agencies on Aging: Serve persons age 65 and older. For purposes of this document the area of the agency that provides services coordination and resource development for the Aged and Disabled Waiver is the Medicaid related Program.
Independent Living Centers: Serves ages 18 to 64. Nebraska has three state centers who provide advocacy, peer counseling, independent living skills training, information and referral, transition from nursing facilities to community-based living, and equipment rental. Individual centers offer additional services.