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The Buffalo County Early Childhood Collaborative has a defined purpose, goals and tactics to expand high quality childcare in homes and centers. In 2025, Buffalo County will expand their Rooted in Relationships work to reach more providers. Four rural communities are interested in creating a share vision for early childhood in their communities. Elm Creek, Pleasanton and Ravenna have received C4K funding to create a plan, Gibbon is beginning to explore opportunities in next grant cycle. Buffalo County is part of UNK's KNEW project which is starting this year to support workforce development. The Chamber and Economic Development in Kearney is meeting with childcare providers to explore models to take advantage of childcare tax credits. And most recently, Buffalo County Community Partners was asked to be the fiscal agent for Region 6 - One Nebraska project to expand upon an existing Buffalo County Childcare Champion model into 26 central NE counties. This project will be announced by the Governor in January/February 2026 and will be expanded opportunities for collaboratives serving the Region 6 area of Central Community College.
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C-ACT-1060
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The groups mission is to improve the lives of young children and their families through advocacy, collaboration, empowerment, and resource development. Additionally, specific to the community of Schuyler, the community is mobilized to close the gap of children not in licensed, quality care with a goal of developing a new childcare center breaking ground end of 2025.
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C-ACT-1017
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The group's role is to examine a number of Early Childhood-focused initiatives, programs and opportunities and make recommendations to UW and CIN. The recommendations focus on how to best incorporate, coordinate and support these different efforts. The group serves as the communication and guidance hub for Early Childhood efforts throughout the four-county region within an overall understanding of community wellbeing.
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C-ACT-1016
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Early Childhood Connections: Ensures children and families access resources that support early learning and development, partnering with local schools and providers to address service gaps. Childcare Solutions: Identifies challenges in the childcare system and works with providers to improve access, affordability, and quality, including securing grants and addressing workforce issues. (Child Care Gallery walk, Business Survey) Early Childhood and Community Coordinator: Supports childcare providers with training, technical assistance, and guidance on licensing, grants, and best practices.
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C-ACT-1142