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News, Information, and Events

Click here to go to the Joint Initiatives News and Information Page.  JI member events and community events are listed below.

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JI Member Events


6th Annual Alliance for Kids Early Childhood Conference
The Alliance for Kids is proud to announce their 6th annual Early Childhood Conference with keynote speaker Hedda Sharapan. 
When:   Saturday, April 6, 2013
            7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Pikes Peak Community College
            5675 S. Academy Blvd.
            Colorado Springs, CO  80906
For the event flyer and registration information, click here.

Welcoming Children with Autism into ECE Settings
The Alliance for Kids is also hosting this workshop which will be conducted by specialists from JFK Partners.
When:   Saturday, April 20, 2013
             9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Community Partnership of Child Development/Head Start Offices
             2330 Robinson Street
             Colorado Springs, CO  80904
To register, go to the Alliance for Kids website at www.allianceforkids.org.

Community Events

State of Colorado Information Sharing Summits
Please join us for one of six summits planned for the Colorado Children and Youth Information Sharing (CCYIS) Initiative.  The goal of these summits is to unveil the new "Standardized Authorization - Consent to Release Information" form but more importantly we want communities to discuss the challenges of sharing information.  Click here to see the locations of the six summits, the time of the events, and to register.

Bridges Out of Poverty
A unique and powerful workshop presented by Cheyenne Mountain Civic Solutions designed specifically for social, health, and legal services professionals. 
When:   Four dates to choose from.  Times are 8:30 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
             March 21, 2013
             May 7, 2013
             August 8, 2013
             November 7, 2013
Where:  See registration website for the location
Register online now.  For more information and to register, click here








            





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