Reno County Child Care Task Force
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Abby Stockebrand, a dedicated member of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, has been named to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Systems Improvement Team, according to a Monday social media post.
This team serves as an advisory body to the KDHE Child Care Licensing Program.
Stockebrand will now contribute her expertise to this important work, which focuses on:
Reviewing protocols within the Child Care Licensing Program to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
Guiding public outreach efforts that clarify the purpose of child care regulations and enhance transparency in the inspection process.
Developing educational materials to inform parents, caregivers, and the public, while also supporting child care providers in creating healthy, safe, and nurturing environments for young children.
"I am truly honored to represent the Reno County Child Care Task Force on the Systems Improvement Team. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring the collective knowledge and perspectives of our local providers and stakeholders to the state level. I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to help enhance child care services across Kansas and to ensure that our youngest citizens have safe, nurturing environments in which to grow,” said Stockebrand.