Raising Successful Children

Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. | KETV CH 7

A special 30 minute presentation hosted by KETV's Julie Cornell on the role early education plays in helping children grow and thrive in school and beyond.

_{First Five Nebraska congratulates our state legislators and citizens on making prenatal care a reality for more of our youngest citizens:}

“That unborn baby is a person, is legal,
is innocent and is defenseless.
And that's why I'm supporting LB599."

_{Senator Tom Carlson
Nebraska Legislative District 38}

"New industries consider locating in states who show a commitment to children in their early years.  They understand it's an indicator of stability in a community and a quality workforce."

_{Barry Kennedy
Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry}

"If a child starts Kindergarten behind, they will most likely stay behind for the rest of the time they're in school.  Nationally, almost 50% of kindergarteners start school behind."

_{Sharon Royers
Principal, Indian Hill Elementary}

Nebraska's law enforcement officials agree that high quality early childhood programs can reduce crime rates and improve the quality of our communities.  Yet, Nebraska's investment in early childhood programs remains a bare fraction of what we spend on correctional services. 

More than 47 thousand children
under the age of 5 in Nebraska
are at risk of failing in school
because they lack access to safe
and stimulating environments
in which to learn and grow.