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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
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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/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T143000
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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/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T214201Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
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/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
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/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250220T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T131500
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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/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:Online + In-Person
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T143000
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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/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250102T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250102T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
CREATED:20241016T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T202104Z
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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/2025-01-02/
LOCATION:Online + In-Person
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241205T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241205T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
CREATED:20241016T140543Z
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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/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:Online + In-Person
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
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/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
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/2024-11-13/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241107T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241107T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
CREATED:20241016T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T202104Z
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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:20260503T225808
CREATED:20241011T162434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T162918Z
UID:10000543-1729083600-1729087200@www.jointinitiatives.org
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:20260503T225808
CREATED:20240416T141635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T205529Z
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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:20260503T225808
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225808
CREATED:20220315T155938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T223205Z
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SUMMARY:Collective Impact Committee
DESCRIPTION:January 31\, 2024\, meeting canceled due to unforseen circumstances. Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date! \nCollective Impact is the commitment of a group of important actors from different sectors to a common agenda for solving a specific social problem. Key ingredients of successful community efforts to move “from fragmented action and results” to “collective action and deep and durable impact” include a common agenda\, shared measurement\, mutually reinforcing activities\, continuous communication\, and backbone support. \nAs a backbone support organization\, JI’s role is to guide vision and strategy\, support aligned activities\, establish shared measurement practices\, cultivate community engagement and ownership\, advance policy\, and mobilize funding. \nMeeting details (time and location/Zoom link) are shared with committee members via email. If you would like more information about this committee\, please use the Contact Us form or contact Kimberly Smith at ksmith@jointinitiatives.org.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/collective-impact-committee/
LOCATION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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