Comfort Inn & Suites
118 3rd Avenue, Kearney, NE
(308) 236-3400
Negotiated Rate: $99.95/night
LaQuinta Inns & Suites
108 3rd Avenue, Kearney, NE
(308) 237-4400
Negotiated Rate: $99.95/night
2019 Thriving Children, Families,
and Communities Conference
Thriving children and families make for thriving communities!
Please join us on September 16 for an exciting day of learning, sharing, and planning as communities from across Nebraska come together to focus on high-quality early childhood education and its connection to economic development and community vitality. This year's conference is in response to statewide calls for assistance and offers an opportunity to share success stories, learn from each other, and develop action plans for implementing high-quality birth – Grade 3 care and education.
The conference is intended for community leaders—including those in education, economic development, child care, business, government, health care, higher education, and philanthropy—who have an interest in learning more about high-quality early childhood education programs and services and their important role in economic development.
The event will feature keynote presentations, workshops on a range of practical issues, a luncheon panel discussion with community representatives from across the state, and networking opportunities. Throughout the day, state and local experts will:
View or download the conference agenda here.
On September 17, representatives participating in the statewide Communities for Kids initiative are invited to meet to discuss successes and challenges and to connect and share strategies. The Nebraska Children and Families Foundation initiative is working with communities across Nebraska to advance their early childhood programming and services.
Conference Sponsors
Conference Partners
Registration is now closed.
For additional information or to register, please contact Lisa Caudle (lcaudle@nebraska.edu).
For attendees who need lodging, rooms are available at the Comfort Inn & Suites and the LaQuinta Inn & Suites. The negotiated group rate, $99.95/night, will be available beginning Friday, August 30. To reserve a room, contact the hotel directly at the number listed below and use the event code THRIVING CHILDREN.
Comfort Inn & Suites (118 3rd Avenue, Kearney, NE): (308) 236-3400
LaQuinta Inn & Suites (108 3rd Avenue, Kearney, NE): (308) 237-4400