Umbilicus Care

What we do

Tailored care where you live.

Every family in our program is unique — and our commitment is the same: we want what you want. Our scope and structure let us tailor programs to the real needs of every person we serve.

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Day · Residential · Clinical
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Supporting involvement at work and in the community

Supporting involvement at work and in the community

Day & Vocational Services

Community Inclusion

Skills-based supports built around self-help, socialization, and adaptive living. The focus is on real participation in the community — at least half of each day spent in shared spaces, learning by doing.

Habilitative Workshop

Structured skill building across a variety of settings, including future employment opportunities. Often includes paid work alongside community engagement.

Prevocational Services

Up to a year of guided activities that help individuals build the practical and interpersonal skills needed to find and keep meaningful work.

Supported Employment

Coaching and on-the-job support inside a competitive workplace at or above minimum wage. The goal is durable employment in the wider community.

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Living in community to build lifelong relationships

Living in community to build lifelong relationships

Residential Services

In-Home Residential

Supports delivered in the individual's own home or a family home, ranging from personal care to protective oversight, designed to maintain independence.

Residential Habilitation

Around-the-clock support inside a group home or an Extended Family Home / Shared Living arrangement — a community of roommates and trusted hosts.

Risk Services

Specialized clinical staffing and additional training for individuals with high behavioral support needs, delivered safely within community settings.

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Providing support in crisis and for specific needs

Providing support in crisis and for specific needs

Clinical Services

Consultative Assessment

Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioners conduct risk assessments and develop individualized plans for people who need additional clinical support.

Crisis Intervention

Short-term, intensive habilitative support for individuals navigating periods of crisis, focused on stabilization and a return to daily life.

Quality & safety

Safety and success are our priorities.

We use a specialized quality improvement system to make sure every individual gets the customer-focused support they deserve.

  • Customer-focused support backed by a specialized quality improvement system
  • Annual surveys for individuals, guardians, and direct support staff
  • Monthly management visits and quarterly administrative reviews of every site
  • All incident reports are reviewed by management and the quality improvement team

Care close to home

Choose your state to see what's near you.

With locations across Nebraska and Iowa, Umbilicus Care provides services for individuals with disabilities in many midwestern communities.

5 regional teams

Nebraska

Five regional teams covering Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island, Norfolk, and the Western panhandle.

  • Day & vocational services
  • Residential services
  • Clinical services
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