The Alliance for Kids Council meets monthly. (During months that JI holds the Collective Impact meeting, the Council joins that meeting in lieu of their separate meeting.)
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.
Promoting Positive Childhood Experiences: Through the Lens of the Neurosequential Model in Early Childhood Education. Parts 1, 2, and 3 build upon each other. Children’s mental health training provides early childhood educators an opportunity to better understand the impact of childhood trauma and how to implement strategies to prevent or reduce the effects. Through building nurturing relationships, providing positive experiences, and offering safe environments for children to live, play, and learn, individuals can contribute to the healthy development and well…
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 applying for the Advancing Early Childhood Educators program (below), answering CDA questions, portfolio support, + more! NEW! Virtual Office Hours via Zoom! 1st and 3rd…
Registration is open for EQIT Courses A, B, C, and D. Each course will begin with an orientation session on the dates listed below, and the full schedule of dates/times is available below. Course A: August 29, 2024 Course B: October 10, 2024 Course C: February 6, 2025 Course D: April 3, 2025 The 48-hour Expanding Quality for Infants and Toddlers (EQIT) curriculum provides a solid introduction to infant and toddler development, with a focus on providing quality group care for our…
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…
Promoting Positive Childhood Experiences: Through the Lens of the Neurosequential Model in Early Childhood Education. Parts 1, 2, and 3 build upon each other. Children’s mental health training provides early childhood educators an opportunity to better understand the impact of childhood trauma and how to implement strategies to prevent or reduce the effects. Through building nurturing relationships, providing positive experiences, and offering safe environments for children to live, play, and learn, individuals can contribute to the healthy development and well…
Foundations offers a quarterly course for becoming a licensed provider. NEW lower cost of $50! 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 earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. To help you along your business journey, Foundations offers FREE services! Where to start and what is…
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 applying for the Advancing Early Childhood Educators program (below), answering CDA questions, portfolio support, + more! NEW! Virtual Office Hours via Zoom! 1st and 3rd…
Foundations offers a quarterly course for becoming a licensed provider. NEW lower cost of $50! 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 earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. To help you along your business journey, Foundations offers FREE services! Where to start and what is…
Foundations offers a quarterly course for becoming a licensed provider. NEW lower cost of $50! 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 earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. To help you along your business journey, Foundations offers FREE services! Where to start and what is…
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…
Foundations offers a quarterly course for becoming a licensed provider. NEW lower cost of $50! 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 earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. To help you along your business journey, Foundations offers FREE services! Where to start and what is…
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.
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.