- Candice Alder

- Oct 29
- 1 min read

Jun 26, 2025 - In Northeast Nebraska, the lack of affordable, accessible child care is keeping parents out of the workforce and making it harder for businesses to recruit and retain employees. A new initiative in Norfolk aims to change that.
The Norfolk Area Childcare Collaborative, a coalition of local employers, educators and community leaders, is launching a business-backed model to expand child care capacity, train new providers and offer employers a concrete solution to the workforce and child care shortage.


