REACH Committee
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesAs 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.
Career Navigator Virtual Office Hours
FREE SUPPORT TO PURSUE OR ADVANCE YOUR CAREER! Do you need guidance navigating the many paths toward a rewarding career in early childhood? Have you been in the field and would like to know the opportunities for advancing your career? Joint Initiatives offers free career navigation! It includes PDIS support, assistance with college enrollment or […]
FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Early Childhood Staff Recruitment + Retention
OnlineWhile there is no easy answer to solve the early childhood workforce crisis, this session will support directors and administrators to think about the factors within their programs that support recruitment and retention. This session will provide meaningful insights and practical ideas into why turnover happens and how to reverse this trend within their programs […]
Career Navigator Virtual Office Hours
FREE SUPPORT TO PURSUE OR ADVANCE YOUR CAREER! Do you need guidance navigating the many paths toward a rewarding career in early childhood? Have you been in the field and would like to know the opportunities for advancing your career? Joint Initiatives offers free career navigation! It includes PDIS support, assistance with college enrollment or […]
FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers
Penrose Library 20 N. Cascade Ave.Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am! April 23 May 7, 21 Children (ages birth–5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents, and/or favorite adults are invited for a playful morning of music, movement, art, and fun together! This playgroup embraces children of all abilities. Older siblings are welcome, but the focus […]
REACH Committee
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesAs 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.
Career Navigator Virtual Office Hours
FREE SUPPORT TO PURSUE OR ADVANCE YOUR CAREER! Do you need guidance navigating the many paths toward a rewarding career in early childhood? Have you been in the field and would like to know the opportunities for advancing your career? Joint Initiatives offers free career navigation! It includes PDIS support, assistance with college enrollment or […]
Nature Play at Home | Family, Friend + Neighbor Training
The objective of this training is to encourage participants to engage in nature-based outdoor play and learning with young children on a daily basis to promote healthy physical, social-emotional and cognitive development. Participants will be introduced to simple, low-cost ways to support nature-based experiences in home-based care environments and will practice these approaches through hands-on […]
REACH Committee
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesAs 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.
Kids Count in Colorado Presentation
First Lutheran Church 1515 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoint 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 […]
Director’s Professional Learning Community
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin our PLC designed specifically for Early Childhood Directors! Gain tools and knowledge to discuss and plan career ladder steps with staff. Explore and review a specialized Early Childhood Career Ladder Toolkit. Build a peer mentoring network to support implementation and foster sustainable recruitment and retention strategies. Experience a collaborative space to mentor one another, overcome internal capacity limitations, and drive progress in workforce […]