Health + Well-Being Committee Meeting
OnlineThe Health + Well-Being Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council and meets quarterly (January, April, July, and October). The committee is made up of agencies and individuals working collaboratively to guide the work of Alliance for Kids in meeting the goals and objectives of its Strategic Plan, which are aligned with […]
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 […]
Ellicott Early Childhood Resource Fair
Ellicott Middle School 322 S. N. Ellicott Highway, CalhanMark your calendars for APRIL 29th and plan to attend this special event featuring early childhood resources! Come learn more about launching your own business as a family child care provider or other careers in early childhood education. A Career Navigator will be available to provide assistance. Families will also be able to connect with other families […]
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.
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 Provider Appreciation Celebration
City Auditorium 221 E. Kiowa Street, Colorado Springs, ColoradoJoint Initiatives for Youth + Families, in partnership with the Community Cultural Collective, will be celebrating early care and education providers (teachers, aides, directors, family child care providers, etc.) at a special appreciation event on May 6th at the City Auditorium from 9 am to 1 pm! This event will acknowledge and thank the city’s early […]
Alliance for Kids Legislative Subcommittee
OnlineThe Legislative Subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council meets monthly. Meeting details/Zoom will be shared with subcommittee members via email. If you would like more information, please contact Kelly Hurtado, Foundations Program Director, at KHurtado@jointinitiatives.org.
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.
Find Your Circle | Parents + Caregivers
Times vary by Circle. Circle of Parents® provides a friendly, supportive community led by parents and other caregivers where parents are the experts. Join other parents and caregivers in your community to share support, tips and advice or just talk. This is a safe space to vent, cry, laugh, joke and find out how other […]
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 […]
Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS)
OnlineIn this three-hour overview of the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-3), we discuss best practices related to the protection of children's health and safety, supporting, and guiding social/emotional development, and opportunities for intellectual and language stimulation and learning activities. Participants will also learn about the FCCERS-3 subscales, the rationale for the requirements of […]