Universal Pre-K Town Hall
CPCD giving children a head start 2330 Robinson St.,, COSJoint Initiatives for Youth + Families, the Local Coordinating Organization (LCO) for Universal Pre-K (UPK), invites you to participate in a special UPK Town Hall on December 14th. This Town Hall will be an opportunity for our early childhood community of programs, professionals, and families with young children to learn and ask questions about the […]
Universal Preschool Colorado Provider Training
OnlineAs the Local Coordinating Organization for Universal Pre-K in El Paso County, Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is sharing resources and information with you from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. STATE UPK APPLICATION SYSTEM Providers can participate in Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado once they have registered and created a profile with the UPK […]
Workplace Culture
OnlineThis training offers healthy ways to promote a positive workplace culture implementing trauma sensitivity.
CPR/AED + First Aid Training
Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThe Foundations program of JI is partnering to host a quarterly CPR/AED & First Aid Training and Medication Administration at our new office! Cost: CPR+AED+First Aid (9-11 am) is $69.00 paid to the vendor at the time of registration online MA (11 am - 12 pm) is $59 paid to the vendor at time of […]
Compassion Fatigue
OnlineThis training includes a discussion on compassion fatigue and secondary trauma and provides resources to help.
LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers
OnlineThe Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center's LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers is created to help both licensed child care providers (center-based) and start-ups. The program assists child care providers in strengthening business practices and the ever-changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. Register HERE for this 6-week impactful course.
Early Childhood Trauma Training | Part 1 and 2
OnlineThis training is offered on multiple dates. Please register for the specific date that works for you. Cost is $25 per session. Part 1: A basic introduction to Early Childhood Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and resources to help adults and children in a classroom setting be successful. This training is a requirement to take […]
Early Childhood Trauma | Part 2
OnlineTo participate, you must have taken Early Childhood Trauma Part 1 previous to taking this advanced training. This training will give more research-based facts and resources to help children and adults in their environments feel successful. It also included helpful tools to help children and adults with triggers that lead to anxiety. Register HERE.
Family Support + Education Committee Meeting
OnlineThe Family Support + Education Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council, and serves as the oversight group for the Voices program of Joint Initiatives. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The committee is made up of agencies and individuals working collaboratively to guide the work of Alliance […]
LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers
OnlineThe Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center's LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers is created to help both licensed child care providers (center-based) and start-ups. The program assists child care providers in strengthening business practices and the ever-changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. Register HERE for this 6-week impactful course.
Pre-Licensing
JI/FoundationsBecoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move which offers you the opportunity to 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 for the community. The process takes time and planning […]
Pre-Licensing
JI/FoundationsBecoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move which offers you the opportunity to 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 for the community. The process takes time and planning […]