OMAHA- 70% of Nebraskan households have both parents working full-time. With the transition to mostly remote learning for the majority of school-aged children, it has left many parents stuck. Since the pandemic began, about a fourth of households have seen their income drop by over 50%. DHHS announced that childcare providers will now receive subsidies for the low-income children as long as remote-learning is happening.

The collaborative effort of many government departments created a child care referral network in which providers are able to put all information in one place and have parents come to the site to find care providers. The service even allows for parents to require a certain language, higher care for a child with disabilities and more.

The network is a huge relief for families rushing to find solutions for their families in this chaotic time.

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