Nebraska Grocery Industry Association indicates that local food markets are willing to work with child care providers to meet their needs.
Nebraska grocers are open to working with child care providers
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Nebraska expected to receive approximately $20 million in Child Care Development Block Grant funds
The U.S. Administration for Children and Families announced it will soon release $3.5 billion in Child Care Development Block Grant dollars nationwide made possible by the CARES Act.
Economic Developers: Don’t Forget About Child Care in COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Economic development organizations are well positioned to help local businesses remain viable during the COVID-19 emergency. Here's why it's important for child care to be included in those efforts.
Emergency Child Care for Nebraska’s Essential Personnel
Many of Nebraska's frontline personnel face the responsibility of ensuring their youngest children are in safe, healthy and nurturing environments while they combat the impact of COVID-19 in our communities. That makes our state's child care professionals no less essential in how we respond to the ongoing public health emergency.
Nebraska Child Care Provider Relief Fund
Due to the generous support provided by the Buffett Early Childhood Fund, we are pleased to announce formation of the Nebraska Child Care Provider Relief Fund through Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF) and Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC).
COVID-19: Updates from the Governor
Learn the latest news from Governor Pete Ricketts on the current public health emergency.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome interns!
Interns Alyssa Ehler and Daniel Young are joining our team to work on both policy issues and communications projects this semester. We're happy they're here!
Nebraska Legislature convenes for 60-day session
The 106th Nebraska Legislature has convened for its short, 60-day session, with April 23 slated as the final day. Many priority issues and carryover bills from last session need to be addressed in this limited time, so it will be a very busy few months.
In-home family child care providers play a key role in a community’s viability
As small business owners, in-home family child care providers juggle the same issues as any other independent Nebraska business. They, too, worry about profit and loss, government regulation and insurance. It’s time we recognize and celebrate family in-home child care providers for the role they play in the success and quality of life of their communities.