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SUMMARY:Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis training will be in person on April 18th and virtual on April 25th. \nDetails are provided on the event registration page. \nInstructor: \nShaina Bretag\nFoundations Coach \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/pre-licensing-training-open-a-family-child-care-business-2-2/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Online + In-Person
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis training will be in person on April 18th and virtual on April 25th. \nDetails are provided on the event registration page. \nInstructor: \nShaina Bretag\nFoundations Coach \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/pre-licensing-training-open-a-family-child-care-business-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online + In-Person
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260414T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T202021Z
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SUMMARY:ONE Step | American Lung Association Training
DESCRIPTION:The ONE Step training prepares Early Childhood Educators (ECE) to have health-focused conversations with parents and caregivers about: \n\nThe impact of exposure to secondhand and thirdhand smoke and e-cigarette aerosol\nTaking proactive steps to protect children from exposure\nTobacco cessation resources and support\nBasic asthma information and asthma management\n\nVisit the website link to register. \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/one-step-american-lung-association-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20251209T152810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T151634Z
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SUMMARY:Business Practices in Early Childhood Programs
DESCRIPTION:This training provides early childhood program leaders with practical strategies to strengthen business operations\, fiscal management\, and administrative systems. Participants will learn how to develop sustainable budgeting practices\, streamline daily operations\, and ensure compliance with key funding programs. The session includes guidance on taking advantage of CCCAP\, Universal Preschool (UPK)\, and Childcare Aware funding—along with effective stacking approaches—to maximize program revenue and support high-quality early learning environments. \nTrainer:\nNoreen Landis-Tyson\, MBA
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/business-practices-in-early-childhood-programs/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20260211T212933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T212933Z
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SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:The REACH Committee will meet in a new location for February 19\, 2026. \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee-2/
LOCATION:UCCS Downtown\, 102 S Tejon St.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20251209T150000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T152332Z
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SUMMARY:The Growing Brain
DESCRIPTION:All babies are born with billions of neurons bumping around their brains… but very few of those neurons are connected. That’s where YOU come in! The Growing Brain curriculum\nprovides early childhood professionals with the knowledge\, support\, and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to support healthy brain development and build the connections babies need for success now and later in life. \nTrainer:\nErica Evans\nFoundations Infant + Toddler Specialist
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/the-growing-brain-2/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20251209T151333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T151333Z
UID:10000761-1769018400-1769023800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Build Your Bounce
DESCRIPTION:Build Your Bounce provides simple strategies for building resilience\, including reflection opportunities and tools for monitoring personal social and emotional health. Identifying our strengths\, goals\, and strategies to help with our Relationships\, Internal Beliefs\, Initiative\, and Self-Control. These resources can help you develop resilience and cope with life’s challenges effectively. \nTrainer: \nJessica Alexander\, MA\, IMH E®\nFoundations Mental Health Lead Consultant
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/build-your-bounce/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20251112T193046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T231406Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nThe Family Friendly Initiative\, led by Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, in partnership with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center\, is sharing the opportunity to participate in an Early Childhood Education Job Fair on January 21\, 2026. If your program is hiring for open positions\, this is a great opportunity to meet early childhood professionals ready to join your team. If you are looking to build your career as an early childhood educator\, this event is for YOU! \nTo sign up to be an employer at this event\, it’s a two-step process. \n\nVisit the Connecting Colorado website and click on the Register as an Employer button to create your account.\nThen\, click here to sign up for this specific event. There is no charge to be an employer.\n\nTo attend the event: \n\nVisit the Connecting Colorado website and click on the Register as a Job Seeker button to create your account.\n\n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/early-childhood-job-fair/
LOCATION:Pikes Peak Workforce Center\, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
UID:10000555-1758200400-1758205800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
UID:10000554-1755781200-1755786600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250717T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
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SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20250313T191217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T213419Z
UID:10000736-1751392800-1756238400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Circle of Security Parenting Support Group (for Parents + Caregivers)
DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to a FREE 8-session class. \nAt 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 research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. \nLearning Objectives of the Program: \n\nUnderstand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs\nSupport your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions\nEnhance the development of your child’s self esteem\nHonor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure\n\nView flyer HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/circle-of-security-parenting-class-for-parents-caregivers/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar,Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20250313T191217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T213419Z
UID:10000735-1750874400-1755720000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Circle of Security Parenting Support Group (for Parents + Caregivers)
DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to a FREE 8-session class. \nAt 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 research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. \nLearning Objectives of the Program: \n\nUnderstand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs\nSupport your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions\nEnhance the development of your child’s self esteem\nHonor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure\n\nView flyer HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/circle-of-security-parenting-class-for-parents-caregivers/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar,Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250619T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
UID:10000552-1750338000-1750343400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
UID:10000551-1747314000-1747319400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20250415T213532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T214201Z
UID:10000734-1746262800-1746273600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Early Childhood Staff Recruitment + Retention
DESCRIPTION:While 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 and centers. It will also provide time to brainstorm together and learn how others are tackling the challenges of recruitment and retention. \nTrainer: Maegan Lokteff\, PhD\nEarly Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA) \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/early-childhood-staff-recruitment-retention/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
UID:10000550-1744894800-1744900200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
UID:10000549-1742475600-1742481000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250220T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
UID:10000548-1740056400-1740061800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T202104Z
UID:10000720-1738842300-1738847700@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Executive Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Team of the REACH Committee meets monthly to prepare for the full committee meeting. \nThe location and Zoom info will be provided in the meeting invitation prior to each meeting. \nFor more information about the REACH Committee\, please contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-executive-team-meeting/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:Online + In-Person
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
UID:10000547-1737032400-1737037800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250102T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250102T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T202104Z
UID:10000719-1735818300-1735823700@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Executive Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Team of the REACH Committee meets monthly to prepare for the full committee meeting. \nThe location and Zoom info will be provided in the meeting invitation prior to each meeting. \nFor more information about the REACH Committee\, please contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-executive-team-meeting/2025-01-02/
LOCATION:Online + In-Person
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
UID:10000546-1734613200-1734618600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2024-12-19/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241205T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241205T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T202104Z
UID:10000718-1733399100-1733404500@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Executive Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Team of the REACH Committee meets monthly to prepare for the full committee meeting. \nThe location and Zoom info will be provided in the meeting invitation prior to each meeting. \nFor more information about the REACH Committee\, please contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-executive-team-meeting/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:Online + In-Person
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
UID:10000545-1732194000-1732199400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241016T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184905Z
UID:10000544-1731502800-1731508200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2024-11-13/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241107T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241107T131500
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SUMMARY:REACH Executive Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Team of the REACH Committee meets monthly to prepare for the full committee meeting. \nThe location and Zoom info will be provided in the meeting invitation prior to each meeting. \nFor more information about the REACH Committee\, please contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-executive-team-meeting/2024-11-07/
LOCATION:Online + In-Person
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20241011T162434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T162918Z
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SUMMARY:Child Care Focus Group for Parents + Caregivers
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis event is offered in person. Focus group is limited to 8 participants\, and you must reside in El Paso County\, Colorado. \nChild care is offered upon request through the registration page. \nAfter the focus group\, all adult participants will receive a $125 Walmart gift card as a thank you for your time. Limit one gift card per household. ID will be required\, and the address must match the address on your registration. \nDownload flyer HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/child-care-focus-group-for-parents-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20240416T141635Z
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SUMMARY:Family Friendly City Summit | Saturday
DESCRIPTION:THE FAMILY FRIENDLY CITY SUMMIT\nFocusing on Early Childhood Solutions for Businesses \nThe Summit is convening early childhood providers on a Saturday to provide the greatest opportunity for engagement. The Saturday meeting follows a meeting two days prior on Thursday when more businesses could engage. The Saturday meeting will provide an opportunity for early childhood providers to review the ideas that came out of Thursday’s meeting and add your own. You will be asked to lend your expertise to explore and prioritize strategies. \nView the Summit Invitation HERE. \n11:30 am Excellence in Early Childhood Awards Ceremony\nNominations online form available at jointinitiatives.org \nDownload the EC Awards Nomination Flyer for details.\nClick  to submit a nomination. \nWho should attend?\nChild care business owners\, directors\, early childhood policy leaders\,\nearly childhood school district leadership\, early childhood advocates\, etc. \nTwo people per organization are invited. \nRSVP or for more information:\nAndrew Drescher at adrescher@jointinitiatives.org
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/family-friendly-city-summit/
LOCATION:The Penrose House\, 1661 Mesa Avenue\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164738
CREATED:20240417T205320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T004732Z
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SUMMARY:Family Friendly City Summit | Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Purpose of Summit:\nTo leverage the newly-created Early Childhood Business Council\, the Summit will bring together business and other community leaders in partnership with early childhood education professionals to create diverse strategies to solve the child care crisis. Invitees will include professionals representing the area’s 400+ early childhood (childcare) programs\, along with sector leaders from the health\, education\, media\, philanthropy\, government\, and social services sectors. \nFormat:\nThe Summit will bring delegates representing traditional child care providers and new partners to serve within delegations that will engage in strategic planning breakout groups. Each delegation will represent diverse segments of the community and will be comprised of approximately 10-12 members. \nThe delegations will meet simultaneously to explore approaches and strategies within the framework of how the community can work together across sectors to address the significant child care (early childhood education) gap in the Pikes Peak Region. To guide them through this process\, pre-determined questions will be given to support dialogue. \nSummit Overview\, Agenda\, and Delegate Roles \nThere is no cost to participate. \nContacts:\nSherryLynn Boyles\, Joint Initiatives CEO\, sboyles@jointinitiatives.org\, (210) 296-8577\nCindy Aubrey\, PPUW CEO\, cindy@ppunitedway.org \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/family-friendly-city-summit-thursday/
LOCATION:The Penrose House\, 1661 Mesa Avenue\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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