COVID-19: State agency updates
Learn the latest news from Nebraska state agencies. Read More
March 30, 2020 | Posted in
COVID-19: Updates from the Governor
Learn the latest news from Governor Pete Ricketts on the current public health emergency. Read More
March 30, 2020 | Posted in General Legislation
First Five Nebraska Statement on Executive Order 20-08: Coronavirus—Expanding Access to Child Care
An Executive Order from the Nebraska’s Governor’s Office was formulated in an attempt to increase access to child care for parents in infrastructure-critical roles during the COVID-19 crisis by temporarily easing or suspending certain licensing and regulatory procedures governing child care. First Five Nebraska questions the solution the Order offers on two main points. Read More
March 27, 2020 | Posted in General
FAQ: Unemployment Benefits for Early Childhood Professionals during COVID-19
COVID-19 has put a profound strain on Nebraska's early childhood and child care professionals. We've compiled the latest information on state and federal unemployment insurance benefits to help early childhood professionals protect their financial security during this national crisis. Read More
March 25, 2020 | Posted in General
First Five Nebraska and partners submit policy recommendations to federal delegates
This week, First Five Nebraska and allies contacted Nebraska's federal delegates with policy proposals for financial lifelines that could help keep more of our state's child care programs viable in the months ahead. Read More
March 24, 2020 | Posted in
COVID-19: Nebraska Legislature updates
Stay current on the latest news from state senators. Read More
March 24, 2020 | Posted in Legislation
FFN and partners urge early childhood policies to mitigate COVID-19 effects
First Five Nebraska and allies submitted policy suggestions to state agency leaders this week to offset the social and economic impact of COVID-19 on families and communities by reinforcing the state's early childhood infrastructure. Read More
March 20, 2020 | Posted in General
FAQ: Early Childhood Business Assistance for COVID-19
The COVID-19 emergency has put a profound strain on Nebraska's early childhood small businesses. This guide provides information on state and federal programs that can help small business owners cope with the pandemic.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2020 | Posted in
Early Childhood: A Dollars-and-Sense Issue for Gage County
Sr. Policy Associate Elizabeth Everett spoke recently at a gathering of Gage County leaders on creating a high-quality child care infrastructure to develop, attract and anchor a much-needed up-and-coming workforce in Beatrice and Gage County.
Read MoreMarch 05, 2020 | Posted in Legislation
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