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(2/2) The more fathers we reach, the more opportunity we have to connect them to beneficial services and grow and maintain strong families. Click here to learn more: tinyurl.com/53bv3s98

(1/2) The Colorado Department of Early Childhood is empowering Colorado fathers to build healthy parent-child relationships through the Colorado Fatherhood Program—a five-year, $7.5 million federally funded initiative.

The Emerging & Expanding Child Care Grant application is open through August 25. For more information related to award ranges, eligible reimbursements, and other questions, please review the Frequently Asked Questions: tinyurl.com/4btnhb57

Supporting the growth and development of young children can be rewarding – and it is hard work! Learn about the no-cost supports we provide for the mental health and wellbeing of caregivers so that they are able to be there for the children they care for. MentalHealthStartsEarly.com

CDEC Executive Director Dr. Lisa Roy participated in a Legislative Town Hall on education last Saturday at Standley Lake Library with Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, Rep. Shannon Bird, Rep. Brianna Titone, Rep. Lindsey Daugherty, and Dr. Karla Esser from the State Board of Education.

LEADING EDGE for Child Care Providers is for existing or new child care providers (home- or center-based) that wish to strengthen their business practices. Dates: Thursdays (September 14 - October 12 ) Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Online, Free Register here: tinyurl.com/5cr39dt3

Only a few more days left to apply!

Early childhood is a time when social and emotional skills are learned that have lifelong benefits, like learning to calm down, make friends, wait patiently and manage emotions. MentalHealthStartsEarly.com #ChildMentalHealth

Child Care Providers: The application for the fifth cohort of the Colorado Early Learning: Universal Design & Inclusion Project (formerly PDG) is now open and closes on September 15th. Application: tinyurl.com/27cpcj56 For more information click here: tinyurl.com/sbb4hd9p

This week CDEC Executive Director Dr. Lisa Roy had the pleasure of introducing Carlotta Walls LaNier, at a panel discussion at Clayton Early Learning in Denver.

Millions of children may lose access to child care this month - highlighting the ongoing crisis in #ECE. Join @Readingby3rd + Early Learning Nation on 9/12 for #LearningTuesdays to explore ways to strengthen + build equitable child care systems. REGISTER➡️ ow.ly/tU5v50PEWz7

This week Dr. Lisa Roy participated in the Hunt Institute Early Childhood event in Nashville, Tennessee.

Last week Dr. Lisa Roy and Governor Jared Polis attended the Community Innovation and Resilience for Care and Learning Equity (CIRCLE) Grant Celebration Lunch.

It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15 we celebrate the vast contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to society. Want to learn more? The Denver Public Library is highlighting books for all ages. See their offerings denverlibrary.org/HHM

Whether you're a parent, educator, or advocate, your input is needed to ensure the #UPK quality standards prioritize what truly matters for children's growth and success. Learn more and submit input by 9/22/23 at buff.ly/3ELMpX6.

The draft #UPK quality standards build on Colorado’s unique foundation and are inclusive of a wide variety of ECE programs, curricular approaches, and structures – while still centering whole-child development and family engagement. Submit input by today: buff.ly/3ELMpX6!

Our Colorado Universal Preschool Provider Program Set Up process is open for the 2024-2025 school year and we've received amazing engagement! Let's keep this momentum going! Learn more here:  cdec.colorado.gov/universal-pres…

Did you know? 23-24’ Colorado Universal Preschool provided nearly 40,000 4-year-olds with state funding for high-quality education – double the amount from '22-23! Visit our website today to learn more about the new ‘24-25 enrollment process! bit.ly/3ulmOmb

CCCAP helps families that are homeless, working, or in school, find low-income childcare assistance. This year, CDEC increased CCCAP provider rates, so providers could best support families to find the care they need. Find out more about the program today! bit.ly/3HPbh1D

In November, we asked the Budget Committee to invest in Co Universal Preschool providers so they can do what they do best – serve families with high-quality early education. Find out more about this request today! bit.ly/49tnTHk