The Dane G. Hansen Foundation has additional grant opportunities for early childhood education in Northwest Kansas.

Since 2017, multiple reports from Strategic Doing sessions in the 26-county service area of the foundation have identified the need for additional childcare options. The shortage of childcare affects the ability of a community to grow, equating to fewer homes sold, fewer children in our schools, and fewer employees available for our businesses.

In response, the Hansen trustees launched NW Kansas Cares for Kids in 2020 with three grants designed to assist childcare centers in...