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What families really want to know about shared living—and what it can truly offer.

Preparing your home for shared living means more than making space — it means making room.

From first hello to move-in day: how Alora welcomes families into shared living.

What to tell yourself before entering an Alora home.

What Nebraska families need to know to access support at home through the waiver program

A guide to Nebraska’s CDD Waiver and how it supports living, working, and community life.

A parent focused guide to the STAGE assessment and how it supports Bridge planning.

A simple guide to Bridge services that support independence without leaving home.

If you're caring for a family member with intellectual or developmental disabilities

This guide breaks down the differences between Nebraska's Comprehensive Developmental Disability

This guide walks you through every step of the CDD waiver application process in Nebraska

Inclusive Nebraska outings that feel comfortable, flexible, and welcoming.

Flexible summer support that brings rhythm, ease, and confidence to each day.

This guide explains what Extraordinary Care criteria actually means, who qualifies, how it works

This guide walks you through what happens when your child ages out of special education in NE

How families can use support during school breaks with confidence and ease.

If you've heard about Supported Family Living but aren't sure exactly what it is.

This guide explains what respite care is, how it works in Nebraska, what types are available.

This guide is specifically for Nebraska families in rural areas who are trying to figure out how

This guide explains what Independent Living Services actually is, who it's for, what skills it addresses, and how it differs from other Nebraska waiver services.

This guide breaks down all three waivers, explains what they cover, who they're designed for, and how to navigate the system.

We walk you through the process of evaluating potential host families for shared living in Nebraska so you can make an informed decision with confidence.

This guide explains what case managers do, how they can help your family, how to get one, and how to build a productive working relationship with them.

This guide breaks down the difference between private pay and Medicaid waiver services in Nebraska, when private pay makes sense, what it typically costs, and how to navigate both options.

This guide walks through what each of these tools is, why they matter, and how to approach planning for your child's future with intention and care.

This guide explains what behavioral support services are, when they're needed, how to access them in Nebraska, and what to expect when you bring in professional help.

This guide explains what day habilitation programs actually offer, who they serve, and how to evaluate programs to find the right fit for your loved one.

This guide breaks down what Residential Habilitation and Supported Living actually are, who each option works best for, and how to decide which makes sense for your family.

This guide walks you through how to prepare for your annual waiver review in Nebraska so you can advocate effectively and ensure the service plan actually serves your family.