500 Nebraskans meet to address child care challenges

Kearney conference tackles childcare

KEARNEY — Affordable, quality childcare is a priority across Nebraska, according to Paul Schmitz, keynote speaker at the Thriving Children, Families and Communities Conference on Tuesday at the Younes Conference Center.

Nebraska conference in Kearney tackles childcare costs, workforce challenges

There's a critical need in Nebraska for affordable, quality early childhood education, and 500 people from across Nebraska gathered this week to discuss creative solutions.

New ‘Child Care Can’ campaign in Nebraska focuses on affordable, accessible care

More than 500 parents, child care providers and community leaders gathered in Kearney Tuesday to discuss challenges facing children and families.

500 Nebraskans meet to address child care challenges

KEARNEY, Neb. (KLKN) — Today, nearly 500 Nebraskans are gathering for the ninth annual Thriving Children, Families and Communities Conference. This includes parents, child care providers, employers, educators, nonprofit leaders, policymakers and community leaders. The conference focuses on educating, collaborating and problem-solving early childhood challenges like child care. Last year, the conference brought in leaders from across Nebraska and…