First Five Nebraska

Katie Bass visited Concordia University in Seward this week to talk with Dr. Kathy Miller's Social Policy, Programs, & Services class about #EarlyChildhood policy in #Nebraska and FFN's work to ensure Nebraska's youngest children receive the strong start they need for a bright future.

Thank you State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh for introducing and prioritizing #LB13 which adjusts the reimbursement for services provided by the Child Care Subsidy program to pay providers based on enrollment rather than attendance. Paying providers based on enrollment creates predictable and stable funding streams necessary for them to maintain their business operations. FFN testified in support of LB13 at its January hearing. Read FFN's testimony: https://lnkd.in/dSiMrAuN

FFN submitted a letter in support of#LB157 at its hearing before the #NEleg Revenue Committee yesterday. State Senator Danielle Conrad's bill provides a $1,000 refundable credit per child who is age 6 or younger at the end of the taxable year for taxpayers claiming them as a dependent. The bill lowers the amount which can be claimed, depending on income. Read FFN's letter of support: https://lnkd.in/dsSwPTZp

To ensure the long-term success of the #Nebraska #childcare tax credits, we need to hear from those who applied this year. Please take our 5-minute survey to share your experience. And if you or your organization have contact with families, childcare providers or contributors to child care programs, you can play a pivotal role in helping us collect this information that will help us make decisions for next year's credit program. Read our latest blog post to learn 3 simple ways to get involved. https://lnkd.in/ddgurmXS #SRTC #NebraskaChildCareTaxCredit

A lack of sufficient #childcare is a major barrier in parents' ability work or change jobs, according to a survey by the Nebraska Department of Labor. NDOL said other obstacles include providers not offering care the hours parents need, especially those who work atypical hours; slots available for older children but not babies; care not suitable for children with special needs; and quality concerns. Read more in the March issue of Nebraska Workforce Trends https://lnkd.in/dMfBuiCN

Martes, 25 de marzo, La Subdirectora de FFN, Elizabeth Everett, presentará la lista de FFN de temas legislativos importantes para la primera infancia en 2025 de la Unicameral de Nebraska. Después de registrarse para la llamada de Zoom, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información sobre cómo unirse a la reunión. https://lnkd.in/d-Qa3t7W

Tuesday, March 25, at 1:30 p.m. CT, FFN will present an overview of legislation we're following in this year's session of the #Nebraska Unicameral. Registration is required; after registering you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to join the meeting. https://lnkd.in/d-Qa3t7W #NEleg

The #NELeg HHS Committee held a hearing for #LB283 on March 14. The legislation calls for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to submit state plan amendments for Medicaid and CHIP recipients to implement express lane eligibility. With express lane eligibility, data from one assistance program is utilized to determine eligibility for another program. In LB283, information from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid or CHIP. #Nebraska State Senator Ashlei Spivey-Arthur Read FFN's letter of support for LB283: https://lnkd.in/dbiMmQmP

If you applied for either the refundable or nonrefundable Child Care Tax Credit, or were the recipient of a qualifying tax credit contribution, we want to hear about your experience. It takes just 5 minutes to share your thoughts with us. Take the survey today at https://lnkd.in/gVDWEbDD. #Nebraska #NebraskaChildCareTaxCredit

#LB442, introduced by State Senator Ashlei Spivey, had a hearing before the #NEleg HHS Committee on Friday, March 14. LB442 establishes a #childcare subsidy program for Nebraska's working families and provides for a payroll tax to fund the program. Read FFN's letter of support: https://lnkd.in/ds-wZuWh #Nebraska