The Learning + Development Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council and meets every other month. 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 […]
Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is offering Play Time at the Park to support parents, grandparents, and everyone caring for young children. We want to bring children and adults together for fun, learning, and connection. We will provide activities that engage children’s minds and bodies for healthy development. Young children (18 months through 5-years […]
Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is offering Play Time at the Park to support parents, grandparents, and everyone caring for young children. We want to bring children and adults together for fun, learning, and connection. We will provide activities that engage children’s minds and bodies for healthy development. Young children (18 months through 5-years […]
This innovative three-day, one-hour training focuses on giving ECE professionals and families evidence-informed strategies to support their vital role in building healthy brains. The Growing Brain training provides a comprehensive hands-on understanding of how the brain develops, along with ways the participant can encourage healthy brain development in children from birth to five years old. […]
The Legislative Subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council meets monthly. Meeting details/Zoom will be shared with subcommittee members via email. If you would like more information, please contact Kelly Hurtado, Foundations Program Director, at KHurtado@jointinitiatives.org.
This innovative three-day, one-hour training focuses on giving ECE professionals and families evidence-informed strategies to support their vital role in building healthy brains. The Growing Brain training provides a comprehensive hands-on understanding of how the brain develops, along with ways the participant can encourage healthy brain development in children from birth to five years old. […]
This innovative three-day, one-hour training focuses on giving ECE professionals and families evidence-informed strategies to support their vital role in building healthy brains. The Growing Brain training provides a comprehensive hands-on understanding of how the brain develops, along with ways the participant can encourage healthy brain development in children from birth to five years old. […]
Colorado House Bill 22-1295 (Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program) passed with bipartisan support on April 25, 2022. This bill established operations and governance structures for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), moved programs to this new department, and established the Colorado Universal Preschool Program. Additionally, the bill established a new state-local […]
Colorado House Bill 22-1295 (Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program) passed with bipartisan support on April 25, 2022. This bill established operations and governance structures for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), moved programs to this new department, and established the Colorado Universal Preschool Program. Additionally, the bill established a new state-local […]
Developing Your Family Child Care Business is a training program during which participants learn how to: Assess their marketplace Establish the parameters of their business Manage their costs Price their services appropriately Work with families to create a successful business and partnership Network with other providers in the community Access needed community resources The lessons […]
This training is offered on multiple dates. Please register for the specific date that works for you. Cost is $25 per session. Part 1: A basic introduction to Early Childhood Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and resources to help adults and children in a classroom setting be successful. This training is a requirement to take […]
Highlights of 8-Week Workshop: At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting program is based on decades of […]