Unlock More Childcare Opportunities in Western Nebraska

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We have raised $67,450.00 of our $65,000.00  goal.

The 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative is well suited to reflect the new era of economic development. Nebraskans need to identify each region’s assets & economic resources and develop action plans that will benefit their unique region of the state.

Contact Toshia Jones, Western Regional Navigator

Phone: 816-387-6908

Email: tjones@nechamber.com

Nebraska Child Care Launch Campaign

Child care isn’t just a family issue — it’s a workforce issue. When employees can’t find affordable, quality child care, it affects whether they can work, stay in their jobs, or move to communities like Chadron. Businesses struggle to recruit and retain workers, and young families look elsewhere.

Nebraska can’t grow if child care doesn’t work.

This statewide campaign brings together businesses, chambers, economic developers, community organizations, child care providers, parents, educators, and nonprofits to tackle Nebraska’s child care challenges. The goal is to build public understanding, advance practical bipartisan solutions, and secure sustainable public investment so families across the state can access affordable, quality care.

Western Nebraska’s voice is essential. Rural communities face unique workforce and child care realities, and those perspectives must shape the statewide conversation from the start.

Partnerships, Collaboration & Support

Fiscal Agent: Panhandle Partnership, Inc.
Western Region Childcare Leadership Team:

  • Faith Mills, Panhandle Partnership, Inc.
  • Connor Wilburn, Panhandle Partnership, Inc.
  • Toshia Jones, 6 Regions, One Nebraska
  • Jamie Bright, University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center
  • Bryan Venable, Panhandle Area Development District
  • Lori Marquez, Nebraska Department of Labor
  • Megan Barhafer, Panhandle Public Health District
  • Nici Johnson, Educational Service Unit 13
  • Valeria Rodriguez, Empowering Families

Statewide Partners:

  • Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC)
  • First Five Nebraska
  • Rooted in Relationships
  • Sixpence

Regional Partners:

  • Panhandle Partnership System of Care Birth to Eight - Over 20 panhandle wide childcare
    organizations
  • 6 Regions, One Nebraska – Central Region Childcare Action Team
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