Child Care Focus Group for Parents + Caregivers
2024-10-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | CO
We’re inviting parents of young children (ages birth–5) to join an in-person focus group and share their experiences and insights on early childhood care, education, and access. The purpose of these focus groups is to understand the unique needs of our community and explore opportunities for expanding Early Head Start programs where they’re needed most.

This event is offered in person. Focus group is limited to 8 participants, and you must reside in El Paso County, Colorado.
Child care is offered upon request through the registration page.
After the focus group, all adult participants will receive a $125 Walmart gift card as a thank you for your time. Limit one gift card per household. ID will be required, and the address must match the address on your registration.
Download flyer HERE.

Alliance for Kids Council
2024-10-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Family Resource Center/PPUW, 1520 Verde Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
The Alliance for Kids Council meets monthly.
Meeting are a combination of online and in-person. Details/Zoom for meetings will be shared with Council members via email. If you would like more information about the Council, please contact Shay Almonte, Foundations Program Director, at salmonte@jointinitiatives.org.

Health + Well-Being Committee Meeting
2024-10-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
The Health + Well-Being Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council and meets quarterly (January, April, July, and October). The committee is made up of agencies and individuals working collaboratively to guide the work of Alliance for Kids in meeting the goals and objectives of its Strategic Plan, which are aligned with the Early Childhood Colorado Framework.
Meeting details will be shared with committee members via email. If you have an interest in joining this committee, please contact Bernadine McCarron, Foundations Wellness Manager, at bmccarron@jointinitiatives.org.

UPK Roundtable for Early Childhood Providers
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-25 13:00 - 2024-10-26 14:00 | Online
JOIN US!
The JI/UPK team’s monthly Roundtable will be held on the dates below. You may choose the time you prefer.
Thursday, October 24 | 6–7 pm
Friday, October 25 | 1–2 pm
The Zoom link is HERE for joining the Roundtable, and the passcode is UPK if needed. While we will do state updates, this will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and clarify information. Registration HERE is appreciated, but not required.

REACH Executive Team Meeting
2024-11-07 11:45 - 13:15, 2024-12-05 11:45 - 13:15, 2025-01-02 11:45 - 13:15, 2025-02-06 11:45 - 13:15 | Online + In-Person
The Executive Team of the REACH Committee meets monthly to prepare for the full committee meeting.
The location and Zoom info will be provided in the meeting invitation prior to each meeting.
For more information about the REACH Committee, please contact Cassy Reyes.

REACH Committee
2024-11-13 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-11-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-12-19 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-01-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-02-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-03-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-15 13:00 - 14:30 and 4 more dates | JI Ascend Center, 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, United States
As the oversight group for Pathways, the REACH Committee brings together individuals and organization representatives able to incorporate wraparound services and crisis response for youth and their families experiencing multiple challenges in the Pikes Peak region and the 4th Judicial District.
Meetings are in person at the Ascend Center.
For more information, contact Cassy Reyes.

GRAND OPENING of Juvenile Assessment Center
2024-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families, 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, United States
Joint Initiatives and School District 11 have partnered to launch a new youth center at Galileo Middle School.
Services provided to El Paso and Teller County youth:

Crisis intervention
Educational enrichment
Family Counseling
Substance abuse treatment
Tutoring
Mentoring
Individual plans based on assessments
Wraparound, multi-agency supports for youth and their families
Direct financial support for basic needs

Kids Count in Colorado Presentation
2025-06-25 09:30 - 11:30 | First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Joint Initiatives is excited to share that the Colorado Children’s Campaign is coming back to El Paso County!

Join us on June 25th from 9:30 to 11:30 AM for a meaningful conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing children and families in our community. We’ll take a closer look at the latest data, what it means for El Paso County, and how we can work together to turn information into action.

This is a great opportunity to come together, learn, and connect around the children, families, and community we all care about.

View flyer HERE

We hope you’ll join us!
