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Milestones matter! Track your child's milestones at key developmental stages from 2 months to 5 years with CDC's easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child's development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing.

From birth to age 5, your child should reach milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Photos and videos in this app illustrate each milestone and make tracking them for your child easy and fun!

Features:

* Add a Child - add a photo and enter personalized information about your child or multiple children
* Milestone Tracker -- track your child's developmental progress by looking for important milestones using an interactive, illustrated checklist
* Checklists Adjust for Prematurity-updated functionality uses corrected age for babies born prematurely, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics
* Milestone Photos and Videos -- know what each milestone looks like so that you can better identify them in your own child
* Tips and Activities -- support your child's development at every age
* When to Act Early - know when it's time to "act early" and talk with your child's doctor about developmental concerns
* Appointments -- keep track of your child's doctors' appointments and get reminders about recommended developmental screenings
* Milestone Results - get a summary of your child's milestones to view, and share with or email to your child's doctor and other important care providers

For more information and free tools to help you track your child's milestones, visit www.cdc.gov/ActEarly.

This app was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." program with contribution from Dr. Rosa Arriaga and students from the Computing for Good program at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

The use of this app is not a substitute for the use of validated, standardized developmental screening tools as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

CDC does not collect or share any personal information that can be used to identify you or your child.

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CDC Milestone Tracker - Apps on Google Play

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Milestones matter! Track your child's milestones at key developmental stages from 2 months to 5 years with CDC's easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child's development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing.

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Developmental relationships are connections through which young people be and become their best selves. Relationships between parenting adults and their children are particularly powerful developmental relationships-though many other relationships are important and powerful, too.

There are five elements-or five keys-to relationships that help kids grow, learn, and thrive. They are:

Express care-Show me that I matter to you.

Challenge growth-Push me to keep getting better.

Provide support-Help me complete tasks and achieve goals.

Share power-Treat me with respect and give me a say.

Expand possibilities-Connect me to people and places that broaden my world.

Learn more about specific actions you can do in relationships to help kids thrive.

Take a quiz about these five keys in your family. Invite other family members to do it too. Then compare results.

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Strengthen Your Family Relationships - Keep Connected

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Developmental relationships are connections through which young people be and become their best selves. Relationships between parenting adults and their children are particularly powerful developmental relationships-though many other relationships are important and powerful, too. There are five elements-or five keys-to relationships that help kids grow, learn, and thrive.

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Parenting information when you need it.

Finding reliable parenting information and advice on the web can be overwhelming! How do you know what you can trust - especially when you are busy and there's just so little time?

Just in Time Parenting is a free parenting newsletter that is delivered by email and specific to a child's age and needs. They are designed so that information that's relevant to your family is automatically delivered to you just in time!

Each issue includes:

Easy to use guides on how your child is developing

Tips on raising a healthy, happy child

Tools for solving common parenting problems

Strategies for coping with the challenges of raising children

Why should parents choose Just in Time Parenting?

Timely automatic delivery directly to your inbox

Available in English and Spanish

Access to full-color PDFs for printing and sharing

Links to podcasts, videos, and other resources

Commercial free - no toy or product ads

Based on research and written by experts who are parents themselves!

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Finding reliable parenting information and advice on the web can be overwhelming! How do you know what you can trust - especially when you are busy and there's just so little time? Just in Time Parenting is a free parenting newsletter that is delivered by email and specific to a child's age and needs.

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Low Income Child Care Assistance

What is Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)?

The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) provides financial assistance for low-income families who are working, searching for employment or are in an educational activity (junior high school, high school, or GED, or in some instances post secondary, vocational or technical training) and need child care services to support their efforts toward self-sufficiency. The child care assistance program is administered through the Mesa County Departments of Human Services.

How do I choose a child care provider?

Parents select a child care provider for their children. They can choose a licensed child care center or family care home or a friend, neighbor or relative. They will have to decide the type of care that will be best for their children and meets the family's needs. Regardless of the child care provider selected, parents should look for signs that their child will be safe, developmentally stimulated and encouraged to grow and learn.

Provider information can be found at Western Colorado 2-1-1 website.

What are Parental Fees?

Parents are required to pay a portion of their child care costs, called the parental fee. This amount is set based on family income and the number of people in the household. The fee is paid directly to the child care provider each month.

How do I apply?

To apply for child care assistance, parents should contact the Mesa County Department of Human Services. Parents must complete an application and provide information about their income and work or school program. When applying for low-income child care assistance, the county child care worker may contact employers by phone to verify work hours and wages. Applicants have 30 days to supply written verification of earnings or their education program.

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Low Income Child Care Assistance - Mesa County, Colorado

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The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) provides financial assistance for low-income families who are working, searching for employment or are in an educational activity (junior high school, high school, or GED, or in some instances post secondary, vocational or technical training) and need child care services to support their efforts toward self-sufficiency.

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Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program)

Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) is a health care benefit program for minor children, parents of minor children and pregnant women who meet income and resource eligibility guidelines established by the State of Colorado and the federal government.

Individuals eligible for Medicaid will receive a Medicaid Authorization Card (MAC) in the mail.

Medicaid recipients are required to designate a primary care physician.

Colorado Medicaid pays for most health care services including, but not limited to:

To apply for Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program):

Other Resources:

Health Care Policy and Financing
The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing administers the Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus programs as well as a variety of other programs for Colorado's low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

Child Health Plan Plus
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) is low-cost health insurance for Colorado's uninsured children and pregnant women. CHP+ is public health insurance for children and pregnant women who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but cannot afford private health insurance.

Important Phone Numbers:

Health First Colorado Enrollment (888) 367-6557 or (888)-ENROLLS

Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) Customer Service - (800) 221-3943

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Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) - Mesa County, Colorado

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Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) is a health care benefit program for minor children, parents of minor children and pregnant women who meet income and resource eligibility guidelines established by the State of Colorado and the federal government. Individuals eligible for Medicaid will receive a Medicaid Authorization Card (MAC) in the mail.

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We are the Mesa County Workforce Center, a One-Stop Shop designed to efficiently serve the needs of businesses and job seekers in an effort to promote economic development and vitality. Our no-cost services, which include assessments, workshops, recruitment assistance, business services and much more, continue to propel our community into the future with education, training and resources invaluable in making our community prosperous and globally competitive.
Paid for by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Funds.

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Employment Services in Grand Junction | Mesa County Workforce Center

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We are the Mesa County Workforce Center, a One-Stop Shop designed to efficiently serve the needs of businesses and job seekers in an effort to promote economic development and vitality. Our no-cost services, which include assessments, workshops, recruitment assistance, business services and much more, continue to propel our community into the future with education, training and resources invaluable in making our community prosperous and globally competitive.