C4K (Communities for Kids)
Communities for Kids Initiative
The Communities for Kids (C4K) initiative was created in response to community requests for assistance with shortages of high-quality early care and education programs — shortages that both impact children’s optimal development and pose a challenge for communities hoping to attract and retain the viable workforce they need to thrive.
The C4K initiative aims to partner with communities’ public and private entities to support and coordinate planning for access to high-quality early care and education for all children birth through age five. These partnerships will be customized to address each community’s unique assets and needs—so each community can grow and prosper well into the future.
Provider Resources & Trainings
Free Early Childhood Training
Early childhood educators are still feeling the impact of the pandemic and for some, the cost of doing business is a heavy burden that makes the important work of providing care for children even harder. Because of this, Nebraska’s Early Learning Connection, in partnership with the Nebraska Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, will be providing free training to alleviate some of the...
Category: C4K
DHHS CCDBG Childcare Grants
Child Care Grants are funded from the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG). These funds are specifically designated to improve the quality of child care, provide quality programs for subsidy-eligible children and to increase the availability of early childhood development programs, as well as before- and after-school programs. These grants include:
Child Care Start-Up and Expansion Grant ($5,000 - $10,000)
Emergency Mini...
Category: C4K
Pyramid Model Training
Nebraska Children & Families Foundation has coordinated locally with Public Health Solutions to support early childhood providers as they learn and use the Pyramid Model in their programs. The Pyramid Model is an evidence-based framework for improving children's social-emotional development and reducing challenging behavior. Fifteen early childhood providers in Jefferson, Gage, and/or Saline counties will have the opportunity to participate, receiving professional development in the...
Category: C4K
Pie for Providers
Pie for Providers is a nonprofit company that helps child care providers & center administrators more easily bill for the child care subsidy program. Their simple, easy, and free online tool saves hours on paperwork and boosts income by 4% on average.
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Step Up to Quality
High-quality early childhood programs can have a lifelong, positive impact on young children and their families. Step Up to Quality helps early child care providers and educators recognize and improve quality.
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