Parent Sam Dov and local experts discuss Lincoln’s childcare crisis, the “cliff effect” of subsidies, and why a strong workforce requires a foundation of affordable care.
Early Childhood
Jump In: Meet Your Prosper Lincoln 3.0 Early Childhood Workgroup
From left to right: Anne Brandt, Ali Bousquet, Amanda Barker, Maja Cartwright, Kristen Derr, Prudence Devney, Jessica Murphy, Paige Piper, Renae Reif, Suzanne Schneider, Dr. John Skretta In 2014, hundreds of community conversations responding to Lincoln Vital Signs...
Small Voices, Big Echoes: How the Lincoln Early Childhood Network Strengthens the Foundation
From the Capitol to the classroom, learn how the Lincoln Early Childhood Network and Lincoln Littles are uniting health, business, and advocacy to support our city’s youngest residents.
A foundation for the future: How one building became a hub for housing and childcare
By Brittany Wren Next door to Clinton Elementary, a historic church with a proud bell tower still stands. Inside, a new kind of hope is taking root. On the main floor, you’ll hear the sounds of laughter from a 24/7 childcare center. Upstairs, new affordable housing...
Prospering together
By Amanda Barker, Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships, Lincoln Community Foundation One question that’s been preoccupying my mind lately is this – “What does a community look like when everyone is prospering?” For me, that question goes beyond my role...
A Beacon of Support: How Lincoln Littles Transforms Lives at Northeast Family Center
Discover how Lincoln Littles is transforming childcare access and supporting families, providers like Northeast Family Center, and the Lincoln community.
Big Hearts Shaping Little Minds
Earlier this summer, 11 future childcare givers walked into the classroom – with diverse cultures, diverse life experiences – all extremely eager to learn and connected with the dream of serving children and families. On a warm summer day in mid-August, Lincoln...
Lincoln Littles Giving Day Expanded to Month of February
Lincoln Community Foundation is excited to announce that the annual Lincoln Littles Giving Day has been expanded to a month-long campaign raising funds and awareness for Lincoln Littles work in early childhood education. Launched in 2019 and inspired by the Prosper...
Aligning Change with Real Need
The Lincoln Vital Signs 2022 report features data that provides a shared understanding of our city—both the achievements and persistent weaknesses. Previous reports have become the centerpiece of a community-wide engagement process to set priorities and take action to...
New Emergency Alert System for Lincoln’s Littlest Residents
Early childcare in Lincoln took a giant step towards emergency preparedness in 2022. Emergency notification systems have been a valuable tool for schools engaging in crisis communications, but early childcare centers have not been part of emergency notification system...