As the Local Coordinating Organization for Universal Pre-K in El Paso County, Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is sharing resources and information with you from the Colorado Department of […]
This training offers healthy ways to promote a positive workplace culture implementing trauma sensitivity.
The Foundations program of JI is partnering to host a quarterly CPR/AED & First Aid Training and Medication Administration at our new office! Cost: CPR+AED+First Aid (9-11 am) is $69.00 […]
This training includes a discussion on compassion fatigue and secondary trauma and provides resources to help.
The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center's LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers is created to help both licensed child care providers (center-based) and start-ups. The program assists child care […]
To participate, you must have taken Early Childhood Trauma Part 1 previous to taking this advanced training. This training will give more research-based facts and resources to help children and […]
The Family Support + Education Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council, and serves as the oversight group for the Voices program of Joint Initiatives. Meetings are […]
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 […]
Mark your calendars for APRIL 29th and plan to attend this special event featuring early childhood resources! Come learn more about launching your own business as a family child care provider or […]
Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families, in partnership with the Community Cultural Collective, will be celebrating early care and education providers (teachers, aides, directors, family child care providers, etc.) at […]
In this three-hour overview of the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-3), we discuss best practices related to the protection of children's health and safety, supporting, and guiding social/emotional […]
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 […]