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represented in several work-groups with vested entities who are leading research and community partnership in areas where high child care needs and areas where there are higher risk factors of poverty.

In licensed child care centers. The Lead Agency reviews data reports of shortages in licensed child care centers and works with an array of vested entities, including the Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council and Step Up to Quality (Nebraska's QRIS). The Lead Agency is represented in several work-groups with vested entities who are leading research and community partnership in areas where high child care needs and areas where there are higher risk factors of poverty.

Other. June 2018 DHHS Child Care Subsidy data identifies the 10 following counties to not have Subsidy Child Care Providers: Sioux, Grant, Arthur, McPherson, Logan, Keya Paha, Boyd, Rock, Loup, and Wheeler. The Lead Agency is represented in several work-groups with vested entities who are leading research and community partnership in areas where high child care needs and areas where there are higher risk factors of poverty.

4.6.2 Describe what method(s) is used to increase supply and to improve quality for the following. Effective Date: 10/01/2018

a) Children in underserved areas. Check and describe all that apply. Grants and contracts (as discussed in 4.1.3). Describe:

Family child care networks. Describe:

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