Access to needed education and training for low-income parents working toward self-sufficiency is essential. These parents should not be sent out the door to accept the first job that comes along. Rather, parents should be encouraged and assisted in developing the skills necessary to obtain a job that will allow them to support their family for the long term. The WDPP has a long history of protecting the right of Employment First participants to engage in post-secondary education as their work activity. In addition, the WDPP has worked to shape the context in which self-sufficiency planning takes place through the use of the Self-Sufficiency Standard for Nebraska. Currently, the WDPP is engaged in the Choosing Education Campaign, which seeks to raise awareness among Employment First participants, educational institutions, and community organizations about the right to participate in post-secondary education to meet the work requirements. If you are interested hosting or attending a “Choosing Education” training, please fill out the Outreach Request form below.

The surest path to sustainable economic self-sufficiency is higher education. Higher education leads to more stable employment and higher earnings. The more education a person has, the higher her earning potential. Listen to our Public Service Announcement produced and aired by Clear Channel Lincoln.

The Welfare Due Process Project is designed to provide legal advice and assistance to those who are having problems dealing with public assistance programs.

You can use our online intake form to contact our office with specific questions and we can respond to you either via email or by phone. All information you provide is kept completely confidential and is used only for the purposes of providing advice and assistance to you. All questions are optional, however, we would ask that you answer as many as possible so we can best advise you or answer your questions.

Request an outreach presentation by the WDPP - Please fill out our on-line request form.

Receive print materials such as WDPP brochures, handbooks, and reports. Please fill out our on-line request form or click the links below the document title on the form to download.