Families 1^st Partnership  is working with NIFA and NE Children and Families Foundation to launch a customized online service directory for West Central./SW NE.  The directory is called Findhelp and the link to the West Central/Southwest NE site is  https://families1ststaff.findhelp.com/

Findhelp is such a powerful resource because it’s zip-code-based, making it accessible and useful for community members, partners, and service agencies—completely free of charge. Unlike other platforms, Findhelp is focused on the help seeker. It doesn’t belong to just one agency or depend on all agencies using it to succeed. However, the more people and organizations that participate, the stronger and more community-driven it becomes.

This directory was introduced to the region in July 2024 and is now showing results of its benefits to individuals seeking resources as well as agencies that want to network with other organizations. There have been approximately 7000 searches for services in this region in the past 3 months.  These direct responses and searches are from local people accessing navigation services or those receiving services from agencies who have a claimed program and receive/send referrals.  Through the intake process, individuals give consent to being connected to local resources and the Central Navigator with Families 1^st Partnership then connects them to any programs or local resources that are listed in Find Help.  This “connection” sends an email or text to both the seeker and the program.  There have been nearly 300 intakes through this site since July with referrals sent to 13 distinct users who have claimed a program card. 

There are a few ways to get registered with Findhelp.  Fam 1^st has sent quite a few “Suggest a Program” requests to NIFA.  These may end up in junk mail-depending on email settings.   If no email from NIFA is found, then the next option is to access the directory and complete a “Suggest a Program” from the site.

The link below provides 3 helpful video clips to review for Find Help navigation: 

• How to suggest and claim your Findhelp Program Card
• Managing Your Findhelp Program and tips and trips

Findhelp Support Videos
Families 1^st Partnership receives grant funding from Nebraska Children and Families Foundation., the NE Child Abuse Prevention Fund Board, DHHS, and private donors.