Lincoln Littles and the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) (selectlincoln.org) are thrilled to announce that 12 additional local organizations have been certified through the Lincoln Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program.

The program was announced in October 2025 and celebrates employers who demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting working families with young children, implement family friendly workplace practices for their employees and help make Lincoln a great place to live, work and play by prioritizing family-well-being and early childhood support.

The 12 workplaces receiving certification are: ALLO Fiber, Clark & Enersen, Clyde Malone, Community Center, Complete Hearing, Electronic Contracting Company, First State Bank Nebraska, HDR, Inc., Lancaster County, Lincoln Public Schools, Marsh McLennan Agency, NMPP Energy and Southeast Community College.

To date, 51 different area workplaces have received certification through the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace Certification Program. A full list can be found at the LPED website, selectlincoln.org/lincoln-family-friendly-workplace-certification. Those obtaining certification receive placement on a public map available for job seekers and families, inclusion on the LPED and Lincoln Littles websites and social media platforms.

To gain certification, employers must meet at least seven out of 10 qualifying criteria. Complete details on the workplaces certification program can be found at selectlincoln.org/lincoln-family-friendly-workplace-certification.

For more information on Engagement Committee meetings and a certification review timeline, contact Anne Brandt, Executive Director of Lincoln Littles, at anne.brandt@lincolnlittles.org.