All across the state, communities participating in the Rooted in Relationships initiative have been rallying together to serve child care centers and family home providers during COVID-19.
Read more about their latest efforts.
Blog Archives
Early Childhood Rooted in Relationships’ Communities Support Childcare Facilities During COVID-19 Crisis
Tagged with: early childhood development, early childhood education, Rooted in Relationships
Posted in Early Childhood, News and Events
Posted in Early Childhood, News and Events
COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Families and children matter now more so than ever, particularly during these uncertain times. Governor Ricketts has issued an Emergency Declaration for COVID-19. This content is intended to be a continuously updated document in a rapidly changing environment. It contains policy changes, opportunities for communities, and general updates connected to response to COVID-19. Please, check back often.
Posted in News and Events
Saddle Up and Get Ready : Perfect Pour 2020 is Rescheduled for August 21st
We’ve taken the reins and are thrilled to have a new date set for Perfect Pour: A Craft Cocktail Competition and benefit for Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, hosted by Friends of Nebraska Children. We look forward to seeing you Friday, August, 21st. It will be a brighter day with a new tequila sunrise on the horizon. Mark your calendars for this Nebraska Children fundraiser; the theme is still country vibes with a tequila twist.
Afterschool and Summer Learning Network Beyond School Bells and Partnership Coalition Grow the Good Life: Statewide Youth Tree-A-Thon Planned for Arbor Day Weekend and 2020
On Friday, March 13, Beyond School Bells, Nebraska’s afterschool and summer learning network announced its statewide challenge for youth and their communities across the state to collectively plant over 20,000 trees on Arbor Day weekend, April 24-26.
The coalition recognizes the extenuating circumstances due to the Coronavirus and will stay updated on the most current information regarding the virus and whether a postponement of the Arbor Day events will be necessary to a fall planting.
Tagged with: afterschool, afterschool program, arbor day, beyond school bells, elo, fundraising, STEM, summer learning, summer school
Posted in Middle Childhood, News and Events, Teen/Early Adulthood
Posted in Middle Childhood, News and Events, Teen/Early Adulthood
Perfect Pour 2020 Canceled Due to Health Concerns
Due to the growing concerns surrounding the Coronavirus, we are going to postpone Perfect Pour for a future date.
Early Childhood Programs are Stepping Up to Quality: Falls City Provider Discusses Her Partnership with Sixpence Child Care Partnerships and Falls City Public Schools
According to Stephanie, Sixpence CCP has assisted her with everything from helping her obtain necessary items for a quality childcare facility to providing assistance even during weekends and outside regular workdays to ensuring a smooth progression through Step Up to Quality’s tiers! Read on for the full interview, in her own words.
Tagged with: early childhood, early childhood development, early childhood education, early childhood mental health, sixpence
Posted in Early Childhood, News and Events
Posted in Early Childhood, News and Events
Afterschool and Summer Programs: Beyond School Bells Thinks Outside of the Box and Beyond School Hours
Beyond School Bells, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation’s Middle Childhood team has had a busy, productive, and transformative year. This initiative has long promoted our mission to create a Nebraska where all children, youth, and families thrive – through quality afterschool and summer programs.
Find out what Beyond School Bells has in store this spring and summer, including a Tree-A-Thon and more!
Tagged with: after school programs, afterschool, afterschool program, beyond school bells, education, middle childhood, STEM, STEM learning, summer school
Posted in Middle Childhood, News and Events
Posted in Middle Childhood, News and Events
