Nov. 8 and 15 | In-Person at the Ascend Center 9:00 am – 3 pm Instructors: Shaina Bretag, Foundations Coach Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move that offers you the opportunity to provide appropriate care and guidance for other children in your community. Licensed Family Child Care Providers can […]
Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am at JI's Ascend Center location (1600 N. Union Blvd.) August 13 and 27 September 10 and 24 October 8 and 22 November 5 and 19 Children (ages birth–5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents, and/or favorite adults are invited for a playful morning of […]
The ChildCare Aware of America refresher training aims to help childcare programs and providers better prepare for emergencies. Participants will receive resources and the training covers: • Importance of emergency preparedness for childcare • Actions required for different emergencies • Supporting children's needs • Writing an emergency plan Instructor: Geanina Brown, Foundations Workforce Manager
SAVE THE DATE! The Family Friendly Initiative, led by Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families, in partnership with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, is sharing the opportunity to participate in an Early Childhood Education Job Fair on January 21, 2026. If your program is hiring for open positions, this is a great opportunity to meet early […]
Build Your Bounce provides simple strategies for building resilience, including reflection opportunities and tools for monitoring personal social and emotional health. Identifying our strengths, goals, and strategies to help with our Relationships, Internal Beliefs, Initiative, and Self-Control. These resources can help you develop resilience and cope with life's challenges effectively. Trainer: Jessica Alexander, MA, IMH […]
Parents Challenge is hosting its 10th Annual School Fair, a free event that brings together 50+ local schools and family resources in one place. Families can explore public, private, charter, homeschool and enrichment options while leaving with clear next steps for their children’s success. Enjoy local vendors, giveaways, games, and performances while making valuable connections […]
There will be a vaccine clinic at the Ascend Center - located at Galileo Middle School. Please enter through the blue double doors that face Union Blvd. Vaccines include: Flu, Hep A, Hep B, HPV, HiB, MMR, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Polio, Rotavirus, Tdap/DTap, Varicella Vaccine Clinic Flyer REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/VaccineClinicFEB2026
All babies are born with billions of neurons bumping around their brains… but very few of those neurons are connected. That’s where YOU come in! The Growing Brain curriculum provides early childhood professionals with the knowledge, support, and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to support healthy brain development and build the connections […]
The REACH Committee will meet in a new location for February 19, 2026.
Immunize Colorado is hosting a Community Baby Shower on February 28, 2026, for pregnant people and young families. Each event will feature approximately 30 exhibitors that will provide resources, information, and services related to health, insurance support, safety, child care support, early learning and literacy, parental support and self-care, and other wraparound services. The events […]
This training provides early childhood program leaders with practical strategies to strengthen business operations, fiscal management, and administrative systems. Participants will learn how to develop sustainable budgeting practices, streamline daily operations, and ensure compliance with key funding programs. The session includes guidance on taking advantage of CCCAP, Universal Preschool (UPK), and Childcare Aware funding—along with […]
Volante- Renters Rights 3.26-accesible Penrose Library, Columbine B Regístrese Asista en Línea Llame (solo audio): +1 720-617-3426 ID de conferencia telefónica: 756 339 901# En este taller, el abogado Clinton Albert de Colorado Legal Services discutirá una amplia variedad de temas sobre el arrendamiento, como conceptos básicos del alquiler, acomodaciones y modificaciones razonables, depósitos, reparaciones, […]