Less stringent DHMs now in effect for all Nebraska counties—what that means for child care
UPDATED 7.2.20: Directed health measures further loosening restrictions on child cares and other businesses in effect for all Nebraska counties July 6. Read More
July 02, 2020 | Posted in General
Child care providers: The Nebraska business and policy community want to hear from you
Coronavirus has already significantly impacted the child care landscape in Nebraska. While the long-term effects are as yet unknown, one thing is clear: child care is essential to supporting working families now and as we work to recover. The Nebraska business and policy community have launched a survey about how the pandemic has impacted businesses statewide. Read More
April 16, 2020 | Posted in General
The FFN Digest
Read at a glance the latest news on how Nebraska's early childhood systems are being affected by the ongoing public health emergency--and how public and private sector leaders are responding to the challenge of supporting communities, providers, families and children.
Read MoreJuly 03, 2020 | Posted in General
NDE announces redesigned NECPRS website
The Nebraska Department of Education's redesigned Nebraska Early Childhood Professional Record System offers a mobile-friendly design, easier document upload, user-friendly navigation and an updated training calendar. Read More
June 26, 2020 | Posted in General
Applications are open for the new Nebraska Small Business Stabilization grants
June 26 is the deadline to apply for a Nebraska Small Business Stabilization Grant. Child care businesses with 5 to 49 employees that have closed or sustained a loss of revenue or employment since March 13 are eligible to apply. Read More
June 15, 2020 | Posted in General
CARES Act funds will support Nebraska’s child care system as state moves toward economic recovery
Here's FFN's breakdown of how $20 million in federal funds resulting from passage of the CARES Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be used to stabilize and strengthen Nebraska's child care infrastructure and other school-based education services for children.
Read MoreJune 02, 2020 | Posted in Legislation
COVID-19: Federal policy updates
Get the latest updates on federal policy that impacts children, families, businesses and commuduring COVID-19. Read More
May 21, 2020 | Posted in General
When it comes to the Census, everyone counts
Census results affect Nebraskans every day because they help determine funding for important programs that support children, including schools, child care and early learning, home visiting and food assistance among many other things. Read More
May 20, 2020 | Posted in General
COVID-19: Business & Economic Support
Stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 business and economic news impacting child care workers, early childhood small businesses and communities. Read More
May 15, 2020 | Posted in General
Preschool Development Grant (PDG) award is an important step forward at a critical time
As Nebraska begins grappling with how to recover from the impact of COVID-19, the federal Preschool Development Grant award offers a way to make the most of our investments in children, families and communities. Read More
May 15, 2020 | Posted in General
Recent Posts
- Less stringent DHMs now in effect for all Nebraska counties—what that means for child care
- Child care providers: The Nebraska business and policy community want to hear from you
- The FFN Digest
- NDE announces redesigned NECPRS website
- Applications are open for the new Nebraska Small Business Stabilization grants
- CARES Act funds will support Nebraska’s child care system as state moves toward economic recovery
- COVID-19: Federal policy updates
- When it comes to the Census, everyone counts
- COVID-19: Business & Economic Support
- Preschool Development Grant (PDG) award is an important step forward at a critical time
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