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A group of businesses interested in supporting childcare workforce started gathering with childcare professionals to discuss leveraging the state childcare tax credit. In 2025, this group will continue to convene regularly to build a hub in which childcare needs are aligned to an employer's gap in workforce.
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C-ACT-1071
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CFP's workgroup related to increasing capacity and quality of childcare providers includes multiple team members who work with childcare providers, ESU staff, early educators and more. Through their work with childcare providers and those who were in process of becoming licensed, they heard of multiple barriers providers-to-be were faced. Thus, the team invited newly licensed providers (newly licensed during calendar year 2023-2024) who were willing to speak with the DHHS Childcare Licensing Advisory Committee about the barriers they experienced to potentially impact policies and procedures at the state office. We prepared for newly licensed childcare providers for this Zoom meeting by teaming them up with First Five Nebraska's, J.R. Giron. J.R. worked with the team, listened to the barriers they experienced and guided providers on best wording to use with committee. CFP's Coordinator along with two childcare providers spoke to the licensing advisory committee in January 2024. This work involved lived experience folks, child care providers. The advisory team listened and asked questions of the providers.
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C-ACT-1360
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Childcare Solutions - Policy Advocacy Collaborates with policymakers to streamline licensing, credentialing, and zoning regulations. Advocates for reforms that simplify hiring and improve childcare accessibility. Workforce Development Partners with schools and workforce agencies to create training programs and career pathways in early childhood education. Promotes childcare careers through campaigns and scholarships. Addressing Staffing Challenges Advocates for better wages, benefits, and flexible staffing regulations. Encourages pathways for experienced paraprofessionals to transition into childcare roles. Expanding Capacity Provides support for opening new childcare facilities and navigating regulations. Promotes innovative models like cooperative and employer-sponsored childcare. Data and Community Engagement Uses data to highlight childcare barriers and drive solutions. Shares success stories and connects stakeholders to tackle systemic challenges.
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C-ACT-1167