Name: Kids Count in Colorado Presentation
Start: 2025-06-25T09:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-06-25T11:30:00-06:00
Location: First Lutheran Church

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3 0 events, 3	4 1 event, 4 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions November 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions Parents Challenge provides families with information, training, mentoring, tools, and financial resources to equip them to choose the education they think best for their children. Learn more about Parents Challenge HERE. Please see upcoming Empowerment Sessions below in order of date: Raising Sons in a Changing World: Tools for Parenting Boys With Purpose, Connection & Confidence September 22 \| 6–8 pm Learn practical tools to support your son’s identity, emotional health, academic focus, and sense of belonging. Walk away with…	5 2 events, 5 9:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers November 5 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers 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 music, movement, art, and fun together! This playgroup embraces children of all abilities. Older siblings are welcome, but the focus of the group will be… FREE, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions November 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions Parents Challenge provides families with information, training, mentoring, tools, and financial resources to equip them to choose the education they think best for their children. Learn more about Parents Challenge HERE. Please see upcoming Empowerment Sessions below in order of date: Raising Sons in a Changing World: Tools for Parenting Boys With Purpose, Connection & Confidence September 22 \| 6–8 pm Learn practical tools to support your son’s identity, emotional health, academic focus, and sense of belonging. Walk away with…	6 2 events, 6 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Recurring Child Development Associate+ November 6 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Recurring Child Development Associate+ The CDA+, created by Pikes Peak State College (PPSC), is a ten-session program (80 hours) that allows you to earn seven PLA college credits. If you have a current CDA, check out this NO-COST program that includes $800 in funding for YOU. Successful completion will eliminate the need for CDA renewal! Check out the flyer for full details and the link to apply below. PROGRAM DETAILS Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families provides in-person training on Thursdays – see sidebar…, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions November 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions Parents Challenge provides families with information, training, mentoring, tools, and financial resources to equip them to choose the education they think best for their children. Learn more about Parents Challenge HERE. Please see upcoming Empowerment Sessions below in order of date: Raising Sons in a Changing World: Tools for Parenting Boys With Purpose, Connection & Confidence September 22 \| 6–8 pm Learn practical tools to support your son’s identity, emotional health, academic focus, and sense of belonging. Walk away with…	7 0 events, 7	8 1 event, 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Pre-Licensing Training \| Open a Family Child Care Business November 8 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Pre-Licensing Training \| Open a Family Child Care Business 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 earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. Register for November training HERE \| $50 $50	9 0 events, 9
10 2 events, 10 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Pre-Licensing Training \| Open a Family Child Care Business November 10 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Pre-Licensing Training \| Open a Family Child Care Business 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 earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. Register for November training HERE \| $50 $50, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers \| Session B November 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers \| Session B EQIT SESSION A The 48-hour EQIT Curriculum provides a solid introduction to infant and toddler development, with a focus on providing quality group care for our youngest children. It builds on the knowledge and experience of infant and toddler caregivers through interesting, interactive, and fun activities. Please note that when registering for an EQIT training through PDIS HERE, make sure to fill out all the fields, including a personal phone number. Also, it is important to check on and update the email… $50	11 0 events, 11	12 0 events, 12	13 0 events, 13	14 0 events, 14	15 0 events, 15	16 0 events, 16
17 0 events, 17	18 0 events, 18	19 1 event, 19 9:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers November 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers 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 music, movement, art, and fun together! This playgroup embraces children of all abilities. Older siblings are welcome, but the focus of the group will be… FREE	20 0 events, 20	21 0 events, 21	22 0 events, 22	23 0 events, 23
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October 27

October 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions

October 28

October 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Beyond the ACEs Score | Parts 1 + 2

October 29

October 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions

October 30

October 30 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Child Development Associate+

There are no events on this day.

November 4

November 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions

November 5

November 5 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers

November 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions

November 6

November 6 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Child Development Associate+

November 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions

November 8

November 8 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business

November 10

November 10 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business

November 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers | Session B

November 19

November 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers

November 8

November 8 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business

There are no events on this day.

November 10

November 10 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business

November 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers | Session B

There are no events on this day.

November 19

November 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers

There are no events on this day.

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Kids Count in Colorado Presentation

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Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions

Beyond the ACEs Score | Parts 1 + 2

Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions

Child Development Associate+

Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions

FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers

Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions

Child Development Associate+

Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions

Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business

Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business

Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers | Session B

FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers

Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business

Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business

Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers | Session B

FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers

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