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Shareable link_All Our Kin Technical Assistance Offerings.2022

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ECC Chaffee County Presentation OmniSalud

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Text-first, on demand telehealth - powered by CirrusMD - available 24/7/365.

Connect with a board-certified doctor in 60 seconds or less

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No co-pays or surprise fees. Pay once for a full year's worth of access to a doctor at your fingertips

Available for minor dependents

This screening, included in your $99/yr Health in Hand purchase, tests for 28 different measures of your health. Available at any of the 29 Colorado Quest Patient Service Centers or any of our Health Fairs.

Gives you an overview of your health including heart health, risk of type 2 diabetes, and kidney and liver function

Provides you with your baseline health numbers and risk factors to watch

Share your results with your telehealth or personal doctor for advice on how to lower your risk factors

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This comprehensive blood screening is valued up to $500

With your Health in Hand purchase, you will have access to our extensive health education to help you stay motivated about your health

Get the most out of telehealth with our monthly educational emails which includes tips and tricks to get the most out of your purchase

Use our online Health Assessments, blogs, videos, and more to get insight on the importance of preventive health

With your $99/yr purchase, you get access to your own secure online dashboard where you can track your results and risk factors
Share your results with a board-certified doctor through telehealth to start a plan for a healthier lifestyle

Find free and low-cost options for in-person care with the Health Resource Locator tool

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Health In Hand - Businesses - 9Health365

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For Employers "We decided to offer 365 Health as an adjunct benefit to our employees after doing a pilot program with 8 volunteers. The employees who participated in the pilot loved the 24/7 accessibility of 365 Health, the quick response from doctors, and the ability to get prescriptions called in to their regular pharmacy.

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Shining Mountains Montessori School is registered as a nonprofit organization in the state of Colorado. We are operated by a Board of Directors and an Executive Director. The Board of Directors is charged with the ultimate responsibility for financial, legal, and strategic planning and policy issues for SMMS. The Board sets policy to be implemented by the administration and staff.

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Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship for High School Students

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Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship for High School Students

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Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA)

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Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship Program - Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA)

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Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship for High School Students Eligibility Info Before You Apply Apply Online Other ECCLA Scholarships Stimulus Funding The Fall 2022 application is currently open to students already enrolled in a Concurrent Enrollment program.

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Cavity Free Kids is oral health education for young children - from birth through age 5 - and their families. It is designed for use in Head Start and Early Head Start, child care, preschool, home visiting, and other programs. Cavity Free Kids includes a rich collection of lessons, activities, stories, songs and other resources that actively engage young children in fun-filled, play-based learning and help parents practice good oral health habits at home.

The activities on this website are available for your use, explore all the sections and join us in our goal to improve the oral health of families! For a more comprehensive approach, the complete curriculums, updates, and other training resources are available for download after attending a Cavity Free Kids training.

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Cavity Free Kids | Oral health education for young children and their families.

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Cavity Free Kids is oral health education for young children - from birth through age 5 - and their families. It is designed for use in Head Start and Early Head Start, child care, preschool, home visiting, and other programs. Cavity Free Kids includes a rich collection of lessons, activities, stories, songs and other resources that actively engage young children in fun-filled, play-based learning and help parents practice good oral health habits at home.

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Rural R.U.N. Scholarship Program - Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA)

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Rural R.U.N. Scholarship Program The Rural Reskilling, Upskilling, Next-skilling (R.U.N.) Scholarship Program provides career counseling and tuition support to early childhood professionals in rural communities seeking to reskill, upskill, or next-skill. Wondering what these terms mean? Keep reading to learn more!

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BA in IECE Apprenticeship Program Flyer (3)

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Business Consultation for Child Care Programs

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SBDC ECE Consultion Registration Links by County

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The Anschutz Family Foundation supports rural and urban Colorado nonprofit organizations that assist people to help themselves while nurturing and preserving their self-respect.

We encourage endeavors that strengthen families and communities and advance individuals to become productive & responsible citizens.

We have a special interest in self-sufficiency, community development and programs aimed at the economically disadvantaged, children & youth, seniors and people with disabilities.

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Anschutz Family Foundation | Funding Colorado Nonprofit Organizations

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The Anschutz Family Foundation supports rural and urban Colorado nonprofit organizations that assist people to help themselves while nurturing and preserving their self-respect. We encourage endeavors that strengthen families and communities and advance individuals to become productive & responsible citizens.

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All licensed child care programs in Colorado can receive both Child Care Stabilization grants AND Workforce Sustainability grants.

A single application gives programs access to both grants, and the payments come together. The short application is the only step required to start receiving monthly payments.
These grants are not competitive: If your program is eligible, you will receive funds.
Funds can be used for personnel, facility costs, supplies, retaining current employees, and recruiting new staff.

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All licensed child care programs in Colorado can receive both Child Care Stabilization grants AND Workforce Sustainability grants. A single application gives programs access to both grants, and the payments come together. The short application is the only step required to start receiving monthly payments.

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Scholarships and Free Coursework to Start or Grow Your Career
The early childhood field increasingly offers rewarding career paths for professionals to grow their experience and compensation as they help Colorado's youngest children also grow and thrive.

Read below to learn more about these opportunities and view the Colorado Department of Higher Education's ECE Educator Funding Opportunities landing page here.

Child Development Associate (CDA) Scholarships

The CDA is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education. Scholarships are available for both new CDA candidates and renewal candidates. The application for CDA Scholarships is now open. The next 2022 deadline is:

Scholarships support training costs and assessment fees for new and renewal candidates. Advisors are available to help candidates find a training program that meets CDA requirements. Advisors can also help with the development of a candidate's portfolio for the final assessment.

To learn more, visit the Red Rocks Child Care Innovations website or contact Julia Brink at julia.brink@rrcc.edu.

Professionals who want to start their careers in early childhood can enroll in ECE 101 and 103 and have their tuition and fees paid. These courses help professionals meet minimum child care licensing qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers (experience hours are still needed in addition to the coursework).

Tuition for ECE 101 and ECE 103 will be paid at the in-state or online rates and related course registration fees will be covered. To access these funds, students need to be registered for ECE 101 and/or ECE 103 at a community college or equivalent courses at a public four-year institution of higher education.

Out-of-state students may complete an appeal to have tuition costs paid for.

Students do not need to complete an application or a FAFSA in order to receive these funds. All you need to do is contact the college registrar... Tuition will be paid directly to the college or university, so students don't have to worry about fronting any costs and waiting for reimbursement.

The Colorado Department of Higher Education will work directly with the colleges to apply these funds toward the student's tuition. If you took either of these courses during the Fall 2021 semester you can qualify to be reimbursed through your college.

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program

The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program offers early childhood education program directors, teachers, and family child care providers working in a licensed program a pathway to pursue higher education. Access to scholarships for early childhood education is a critical piece to a successful professional development pathway.

T.E.A.C.H. is affiliated with the national Teacher Education and Compensation Helps Early Childhood® initiative of the Child Care Services Association, and we hold the state license to offer scholarships in Colorado.

The Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA) is an equal opportunity scholarship provider. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, military status, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression in any of its activities or operations.

Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow (ASSET) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students are welcome to apply!

To apply online, please visit awards.ecclacolorado.org. To download an application, learn more about the scholarship, view FAQ's and scholarship model information, please visit ecclacolorado.org/teachscholarships.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Shannon Hall, Director of Workforce Supports at shannon@ecclacolorado.org or Dallas Brown, ECE Scholarship/Career Navigator at dallas@ecclacolorado.org. To fax your application send it to (720) 669-1544.

ECCLA is also offering Back to Work Grants, to support workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and provide Coloradans support in accessing and completing their credential or degree in early childhood education.

In partnership with Child Care Innovations (CCI) at Red Rocks Community College, the OEC is offering scholarships for early childhood professionals to participate in a federally-registered apprenticeship program to receive support for on-the-job training. Early childhood professionals will receive scholarships for professional development opportunities, and programs will receive incentives to host apprentices. Deadlines for 2022 will occur on February 18, May 20, and August 26, 2022

To learn more about becoming an apprentice or if you are a child care program interested in hosting an apprentice, visit the Child Care Development Specialist Apprenticeship Program webpage and contact Julia Brink at julia.brink@rrcc.edu for more information.

Entrenamiento para Negocios de Cuidado de Niños Basados en Casa (Aurora-South Metro SBDC)
En esta clase, usted aprenderá técnicas y estrategias para manejar las finanzas, el mercadeo y las operaciones de su negocio.

Fechas: jueves, 1, 8, 15, 22, 19 de septiembre y 1 de octubre, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Registración: Tiene un centro de cuidado de niños en su hogar? Quiere aprender a manejar mejor su negocio? Necesita promocionar sus servicios? Entonces esta clase GRATUITA es para usted!

Regístrese aquí: https://bit.ly/303sbr0
Estas guías fueron desarrolladas de conformidad con Oct 4 - Nov 8 | Tuesday Evenings 6:00 - 8:30 pm | Child Care Centers Colorado Shines Brighter Strategy 5.1.2 5, 19, 26 de octubre y 2, 9, 16 de noviembre| miércoles, 6:00 - 8:00 pm| **No hay clase el 12 de octubre** . Oct 6 - Nov 17 | Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Family Child Care Home Providers **No class on Oct 13**
Learn how to run your center-based child care program more effectively. Also, learn to manage the finances, marketing, and business operations of your center.
Oct 6 - Nov 10 | Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Family Child Care Home and Center Providers
En este taller usted aprenderá a manejar su centro de cuidado diario como un negocio. También aprenderá a manejar sus finanzas, el mercadeo y las operaciones de su negocio.
Mastering Your Business Essentials for Child Care Centers Oct 11 - Nov 1 | Tuesday Evenings 5:30 - 9:15 pm | Child Care Centers (East Colorado SBDC) 12, 19, 26 de octubre y 2, 9, 16 de noviembre| miércoles, 6:00 - 8:00 pm|
Are you interested in starting a family childcare home? Or, have you already started but want more guidance on how to run your home childcare program? This course is a six-week program designed to help new or existing childcare providers in the state of Colorado to improve their business practices to both better serve their customers and promote their business sustainability with increased revenues. No prior business training is required, all are welcome!
Oct 15 - Nov 19| Saturdays 9:00am - 12:00 pm | Family Child Care Home Providers
This course is a six-week program designed to help child care providers in the state of Colorado to improve their business practices to both better serve their customers and promote their business sustainability with increased revenues. No prior business training is required, all are welcome! Participants are also invited to meet online one-on-one with an SBDC business consultant during and after the course for specific and continued training and support.
This work is responsive to Colorado Shines Brighter strategy 5.1.2 Business Practices
Operating a Child Care Center can be a challenge but it doesn't need to be overwhelming. Join this course to learn strategies to successfully manage the operations, finances, and marketing of your business.

En esta clase, usted aprenderá técnicas y estrategias para manejar las finanzas, el mercadeo y las operaciones de su negocio.

The Pikes Peak SBDC's LEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers is created to help both licensed childcare providers (home-based) and start-ups. The program assists childcare providers to strengthen business practices and the ever-changing landscape of the Colorado workforce.

ECE Educator Stipends, Scholarships and Loan Forgiveness

Are you an ECE educator, director or support staff with student loan debt? Apply for up to $5,000 in student loan forgiveness. Applications closed on September 15, 2022.

For more information about this and other programs, . Questions about the program may be directed to ECEeducatorfunding@dhe.state.co.us .

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Scholarships and Free Coursework to Start or Grow Your Career The early childhood field increasingly offers rewarding career paths for professionals to grow their experience and compensation as they help Colorado's youngest children also grow and thrive. Read below to learn more about these opportunities and view the Colorado Department of Higher Education's ECE Educator Funding Opportunities landing page here.

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Buena Vista School District/The Grove Early Learning Center

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Buena Vista School District/The Grove Early Learning Center

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Ensuring Every Student Reaches the Peak of Success

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Our Mission
Chaffee Childcare Initiative is dedicated to creating childcare solutions in and around Chaffee County.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to establish childcare options in our community. We strive to help find solutions to the childcare needs of parents and guardians of the youngest members of the Arkansas River Valley, Colorado. We empower parents & caregivers by helping establish options for nurturing their children through high quality, diverse childcare options. Chaffee County Childcare Initiative is a Nonprofit 501(c)3 organization created by parents and community members in Salida, Colorado in 2019.

the schoolhouse is Looking for Qualified ECE Professionals to

The Schoolhouse in Poncha Springs is a small child care center, providing care for up to 15 children, ages 2-5 years old.

Enroll your child today!

More information about enrolling your child here.

Get in touch

Want to get in touch with Chaffee Childcare Initiative? Have a question? Interested in joining the board? Want to volunteer? Fill out this form, email or call us!

Contact Info

Location

PO Box 324 Poncha Springs, CO 81242

Email & Phone

admin@chaffeechildcare.com
(719) 530-7200

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Our Mission Our Purpose Our purpose is to establish childcare options in our community. We strive to help find solutions to the childcare needs of parents and guardians of the youngest members of the Arkansas River Valley, Colorado. We empower parents & caregivers by helping establish options for nurturing their children through high quality, diverse childcare options.

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Salida School District/Salida Early Childhood Center

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Welcome to the Early Childhood Programs of the
Salida School District!

August 2, 2021

Our commitment to families.......

A curriculum for your child that prepares them for school and a lifelong love of learning.

A safe, secure, healthy and fun, learning environment.

Staff that maintain strict confidentiality regarding your child and family.

Staff who will assist you in connecting with a doctor, dentist, and resources in the community that support families with young children.

Family fun activities which are informative, interactive, and enjoyable.

Staff who communicate with you regularly regarding your child's health and development.

Healthy meals and snacks while your child is in school.

Multiple opportunities to participate and partner in your child's education.

Our center accepts children of all abilities. Children are never suspended, expelled or asked to withdraw for any reason.

We have an open door policy and always welcome your comments, questions, or suggestions.
What we ask from families........

Ensure that children are dropped off and picked up on time.

Notify the center if there are any changes in your phone number, address, or contacts.

Send your child to school every day when they are well enough to attend and contact the school regarding any absences.

Commit to meeting the health related requirements and follow-up by the school's deadline. If these requirements are not met with support from the staff, children's participation may be impacted.

Participate in two family conferences and two home visits each year.

Notify the Center of all persons authorized to pick up your child.

Participate in family goal setting, family events, and return requested information.

Thank you for trusting us with your child! We look forward to partnering with your family and wish you a great year!
Ilona Witty
ECE Principal

Theresa Gilson
Assistant Director

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Welcome to the Early Childhood Programs of the Salida School District! August 2, 2021 Our commitment to families....... A curriculum for your child that prepares them for school and a lifelong love of learning. A safe, secure, healthy and fun, learning environment. Staff that maintain strict confidentiality regarding your child and family.

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UC Anschutz Medical Campus Teacher/Educator support Line 303-724-2500

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UC Anschutz Medical Campus Teacher/Educator support Line 303-724-2500

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Children's Discovery Ranch, in Salida Colorado, provides a holistic preschool approach for young children in Chaffee County. Located on the Historic Hutchinson Ranch, CDR started with humble roots as Two's Early Learning in 2004. In 2015 we moved & expanded our program to the ranch to provide more nature and exploratory experiences to children .

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Darren Patterson Christian Academy/Busy Bees Preschool

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Before you shop for health insurance, check if you are eligible for financial help to lower your costs. See which plans cover your doctors and medications, and compare plans side-by-side.

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Before you shop for health insurance, check if you are eligible for financial help to lower your costs. See which plans cover your doctors and medications, and compare plans side-by-side.

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Chaffee Resources - Your Health and Wellness Services Hub

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Chaffee Resources - Your Health and Wellness Services Hub

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Your one-stop hub for Chaffee County's health and wellness services. Chaffee Resources is brought to you by the Chaffee County Health Coalition. Our goal is to make it easy for you to connect with the services you need to thrive in body, mind, and spirit. We hope this site will make that possible.

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COVID--19 Information and Announcements from Chaffee County Public Health are available at www.chaffeecounty.org/Public-Health-Coronavirus and on Facebook at COVID-19 Chaffee County

Chaffee County Public Health strives to elevate community health through immunization against communicable disease, health promotion, health protection and emergency preparedness.

Chaffee County Environmental Health is now associated with Chaffee County Public Health. Environmental Health Manager, Wano Urbonas', offices are now located in the Buena Vista Annex at 112 Linderman Ave. and in Salida at the Touber Building, 448 E. 1st St., Ste. 137. Mr. Urbonas will be available by appointment by calling 719.207.1498. For further information you may click here.

Chaffee County Health is looking for parents to participate in a survey on vaccines. You may find the survey on the Chaffee County Public Health Facebook page or here at Parent Beliefs & Opinions Towards Vaccinations.

Parental Beliefs & Opinions Towards Vaccinations Press Release

For COVID-19 Vaccination information or assistance, please contact Public Health at 719-539-4510 or health@chaffeecounty.org, or you can schedule vaccination directly at https://chaffeecounty.rsvpify.com/, or visit the COVID page at www.chaffeecounty.org/Public-Health-Coronavirus for additional information.

For General or Routine Vaccination Information, please see below:
To help facilitate and expedite your appointment for immunizations you may download the Registration & Consent Form.

All regular immunization appointments must be scheduled by calling Immunization Office 719-530-2563 or 719-207-6563. ( This does not include COVID-19 vaccinations; please contact 719-539-4510 for COVID vaccine assistance or schedule at https://chaffeecounty.rsvpify.com/.) CCPH's call volume is very high so please allow up to 48 hours before receiving a call back. Thank you!
Do you have dental health needs? Do you need health insurance for you or your children? Are you prepared for an emergency? Are you pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant? Do you have an environmental health concern or complaint? Do you plan on opening a retail food establishment or having a temporary event involving food?
The full CHIP can be found here.

Do your children have all their vaccinations?

Are you wondering how to get healthy and stay active?

The 2022-2026 Chaffee County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) has been finalized. ( See the Press Release here.) The CHIP is developed to identify major health concerns, describe community strengths and assets, and identify community challenges and areas of improvement in Chaffee County. Additionally, the goals of this project are to engage community members in local public health decision-making as well as to encourage a diversity of perspectives from across Chaffee County.

The prior 2017-2021 Chaffee County Health Assessment & Improvement Plan is included also for reference.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Andrea Carlstrom, MBA
Director
719.530.2564

Wayne "Wano" Urbonas
Environmental Health Specialist/Manager

719.207.1498

Holly Russell
Administrative Assistant

719.539.4510

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Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) is public low-cost health insurance for certain children and pregnant women. It is for people who earn too much to qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program), but not enough to pay for private health insurance.
COVID-19 Information for CHP+ members

Thank you for continuing to do your part to keep Colorado safe during this pandemic. While COVID vaccines are being rolled out, it's important that we all continue to wash our hands, wear our masks and maintain 6-feet of physical distance from those outside our households.

People age 5 and over can now get a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and people 18 and older can also get the Moderna or Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen or prove lawful presence to get vaccinated.

The vaccine is free. There is no charge for the office visit or co-pays, either.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have other risk factors or concerns, talk with your doctor about whether you should be vaccinated. You can learn more at covid19.colorado.gov/higher-risk-severe-illness.

Contact your Managed Care Organization (MCO) if you need help figuring out when and where to get vaccinated. For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, where to get it, safety information and more, visit the Centers for Disease Control website and CDPHE website, or call 1-877-COVAXCO.

CHP+ Program Information

Who Qualifies?

Benefits and Services

What Does It Cost?

CHP+ costs vary depending on your household size and income. CHP+ members may have to pay an annual enrollment fee. This fee is due within 30 days of your CHP+ approval. If the enrollment fee is not paid within the 30 days allowed then the family will be denied and will need to re-apply. Some CHP+ clients may also have to pay co-pays to their health care provider at the time of service. Prenatal women, American Indians and Alaskan Natives do not have to pay annual enrollment fees or co-pays.

Fees and Co-Pays

Annual Enrollment Fees

American Indians and Alaskan Natives do not have to pay a fee

Families earning more than 214% of the Federal Poverty Level will pay higher fees (s ee the CHP+ Income Chart)

Co-Pays

You may also have to pay small co-pays when you or your child receives CHP+ services. There are no co-pays for preventative care, such as prenatal care and check-ups. Other services may require co-pays that vary based on your income. Native Americans and Alaskan Natives do not have to pay co-pays.

The chart below is a summary of co-pays -- not an all-inclusive list.

Family Income (% FPL)

ER Visit

Urgent/After Hour

Ambulance/ER Transport

Inpatient Hospital

Physician Services at Hospital

Outpatient Hospital

Prescriptions

Lab/Imaging

Out of Pocket Limit

Each year, the maximum amount of money (referred to as out-of-pocket limit) that you are required to spend on health care payments for all members of your household that are enrolled in CHP+ is 5% of your annual income. For more information about your out-of-pocket limit, please contact CHP+ customer service at 1-800-359-1991.

Where do I go to pay my annual enrollment fee?

Pay online at Colorado.gov/PEAK. This is the fastest way to pay your enrollment fee.

Mail your payment to P.O. Box 17548, Denver, CO 80217.You can make your check out to "Child Health Plan Plus" or "CHP+".

Drop off your payment in person at 655 Bannock Street, Denver, CO80204.

What if I'm pregnant now?

CHP+ Prenatal Program Details

Who Qualifies?

Women age 19 years or older

Applicants with household income under 260% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). See the CHP+ Income Chart for details.

Lawfully residing pregnant women with no five year waiting period

Applicants not eligible for Health First Colorado

Applicants who do not have other health insurance

How much does the CHP+ Prenatal Care Program cost?

It is free to enroll in the CHP+ Prenatal Care Program and you do not have co-pays. All pregnancy care is free, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, and visits after you deliver.

How long does CHP+ Prenatal Care Program coverage last?

If you are found eligible, your coverage will last for at least 60 days after your pregnancy ends. Coverage will end 60 days after the last day of the month when your pregnancy ended. For example, if you give birth on June 26th, your coverage will last until August 31st.

Will my newborn be enrolled in CHP+?

Once CHP+ is notified of your baby's birth, your baby will be given CHP+ coverage for a full year from their date of birth. To enroll your newborn, call CHP+ Customer Service at (800) 359-1991.

What if I need immediate care for my pregnancy?

Can I apply for CHP+ for my children and for the CHP+ Prenatal Care Program for myself?

Which doctors can I visit?

Your CHP+ MCO can help you find a doctor for you or your child.

CHP+ Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)

CHP+ members are enrolled into a Managed Care Organization (MCO). An MCO is a group of doctors, clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, and other providers who work together to help meet your health care needs. Each CHP+ MCO uses its own group of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors for the counties it serves.

There are five CHP+ MCOs in Colorado: Colorado Access, Kaiser Permanente, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Friday Health Plans, and Denver Health. The county you live in will determine which MCO you or your child enrolls with. If more than one MCO is available in your county, a health plan will be selected for you, but you can change MCOs for up to 90 days after you qualify for CHP+.

If you have any questions, please contact your MCO or visit their website:

How do I get dental benefits?

DentaQuest provides dental benefits to all eligible and enrolled CHP+ child members and to pregnant women. These benefits include preventive and diagnostic services, restorative services, endodontic, periodontic, prosthodontic, oral surgery, and limited orthodontic services. There will be a maximum allowable of $1000.00 per member per calendar year (January 1 - December 31). As with all CHP+ benefits, higher income families may be required to pay a small fee or co-payment when they receive services. CHP+ Prenatal women will not be charged co-payments for dental services. If you have any questions about CHP+ dental benefits call DentaQuest at 1-888-307-6561, TTY 711.

Other DentaQuest Contact Information

DentaQuest Customer Relations:
Toll free: 1-888-307-6561, TTY: 711
Email: memberaccess.dentaquest.com

Who do I call if I have questions about my benefits?

Your CHP+ Managed Care Organizations (MCO) can help you understand your CHP+ benefits.

What if I need a new membership card?

To get a new membership card, contact your CHP+ Managed Care Organizations (MCO).

How long does CHP+ coverage last?

For children, CHP+ coverage begins the date the application is received at the CHP+ office, an Application Assistance Site, or a county office. Coverage lasts at least 12 months.

For pregnant women, CHP+ Prenatal Care Program coverage begins the date the application is received at the CHP+ office, an Application Assistance Site, or a county office. Coverage will last for at least 60 days after your pregnancy ends.

How do I renew CHP+ coverage?

Children enrolled in CHP+ must reapply every year. CHP+ will send you a packet about 3 months before your child's coverage ends. Complete this and return it to CHP+ as soon as possible. If you do not receive a renewal packet, call CHP+ Customer Service at (800) 359-1991 to ask for one.

Clients who have an active PEAK account will also have the ability to pay enrollment fees and update their information at any time.

Pregnant women enrolled in the CHP+ Prenatal Care Program cannot renew coverage after their pregnancy ends. If you do become pregnant again, however, you can apply again.

Can I enroll my newborn baby?

Call CHP+ Customer Service at (800) 359-1991 to see if your baby qualifies for CHP+.

What if I move?

What if I get a bill from the doctor?

Your CHP+ Managed Care Organizations (MCO) can help you get medical bills paid.

How can I apply?

Visit the How To Apply page for more information.

When will I find out if I qualify?

What if I need immediate care?

What if I have other questions?

See our Child Health Plan Plus Frequently Asked Questions.

How can I get more help?

You can call CHP+ Customer Service at 1-800-359-1991. CHP+ Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (se habla Español).

The CHP+ mailing address is: Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, P.O. Box 17548, Denver CO 80217.

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Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) is public low-cost health insurance for certain children and pregnant women. It is for people who earn too much to qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program), but not enough to pay for private health insurance. Thank you for continuing to do your part to keep Colorado safe during this pandemic.

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Chaffee Resources - Your Health and Wellness Services Hub

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Chaffee Resources - Your Health and Wellness Services Hub

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Your one-stop hub for Chaffee County's health and wellness services. Chaffee Resources is brought to you by the Chaffee County Health Coalition. Our goal is to make it easy for you to connect with the services you need to thrive in body, mind, and spirit. We hope this site will make that possible.

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What is the Chaffee Housing Authority?

The Chaffee Housing Authority was formed in October 2020 by a joint agreement between Chaffee County, Salida, and Buena Vista. All three of those jurisdictions contribute funding to support the CHA. Even though the CHA works closely with local governments, it is an independent public organization with its own Board of Directors.

What do housing authorities do?

Housing authorities have been operating across the US since the 1930s and are focused on ensuring that housing is available to community members who need it, especially those with lower incomes. Housing authorities can develop, own and/or operate housing facilities and programs that support low- to moderate-income households and employees within their service areas. Housing Authorities also educate the communities on Fair Housing and Landlord Tenant laws, as well as advocate for resources through state and federal partnering agencies.

What will Chaffee Housing Authority do?

The CHA recognizes the major housing challenges facing our County and is looking forward to being a part of the solution. The CHA has embarked on a strategic planning process in 2021, to focus our activities. The strategic planning process will be informed by community input, a housing needs assessment, and input from partners and stakeholders. The strategic plan will be launched in early 2022.

For more information on the Chaffee Housing Authority, please visit chaffeehousingauthority.org

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The CHA has conducted a survey that will inform its first strategic planning process about housing challenges in Chaffee County.
View the resultsHERE.

Chaf fee County Housing-
Challenges Survey Results
view the CHA Surveyresults HERE.

What is the definition of Affordable Housing?

Housing is considered affordable if the household spends no more than 30% of their income on housing expenses. Households who spend 30%-50% of their income on housing expenses are considered "housing burdened", and households spending over 50% if their income on housing expenses are considered "extremely housing burdened."

Currently in Chaffee County, about 64% of households in Chaffee County are considered extremely housing burdened. 75% of renters are considered extremely housing- burdened;

What is considered "Very Low-Income," "Low- Income," and "Moderate-Income" ?

Income is typically referred to as a percentage of our Area Median Income, which in Chaffee County is currently $51,500 for a single person (it increases as household size increases).

Very Low-Income households earn less than 50% AMI;

Low-income households earn between 50 - 60% AMI;

Moderate-Income households earn between 60% - 80% AMI.

Updated data can be found here.

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What is Jane's Place?

Jane's Place is a proposed mixed-use development that will bring 17 housing units and a commercial, non-profit development center to the corner of 3rd Street and Highway 291 in Salida, Colorado. The project was designed in response to a series of community conversations with area non-profits and employers, with a focus of meeting their workforce and customer needs. The Chaffee County Community Foundation is under contract to purchase the land.

What Role will the CHA play in Jane's Place?

The Chaffee Housing Authority is envisioned to be the public entity that owns and operates the project. The operating income from the project will pay a land lease to the CCCF, allows a tenant to build or use a piece of land, and in return pay rent on the land which will hold the funds in an affordable housing account to be use to support future projects in Chaffee County.

The Director of Housing has obtained a Technical Assistance grant through the Colorado Housing Finance Authority's (CHFA's) Small-scall Housing Innovation Program (SHIP). This technical assistance will focus on stress-testing the construction and operation proforma's, establishing the single purpose entity ownership structure for the project, and assist in identify gap funding. This assistance will also assist the CHA Board of Directors in evaluating the role that CHA will ultimately play in the project.

For more information, visit https://www.housinghealthchaffee.org/janesplace

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The Chaffee Housing Authority was formed in October 2020 by a joint agreement between Chaffee County, Salida, and Buena Vista. All three of those jurisdictions contribute funding to support the CHA. Even though the CHA works closely with local governments, it is an independent public organization with its own Board of Directors.

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PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING

COME TO OUR HOMEBUYER READINESS WORKSHOPS!

Chaffee Housing Trust is offering two FREE interactive webinars for Chaffee and

Lake County residents. Webinars will be available at different times of the year. Participants can attend one or both depending on their interests!

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
Homeownership Program Coordinator/Administrator

The Chaffee Housing Trust (CHT) is seeking to hire an individual to lead community efforts in Lake County to promote the stewardship of permanently affordable homes, work with low-income residents, and perform various administrative tasks to support the organization. The Homeownership Program Coordinator/Administrator will work as an effective local communicator to provide accessible, bilingual homebuyer-readiness services to community members while supporting the CHT to enhance the brand awareness and communication channels.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed individual with a passion for customer service and a desire to help community members while eager to bring creative and innovative ideas to increase awareness of the CHT programs. This position is for someone comfortable working independently with a flexible schedule in close coordination with the Homeownership Program Director and Executive Director.

PROJECTS

Learn more about our current and past housing initiatives in Buena Vista and Salida.

About Us

​Using the Community Land Trust model, we promote responsible community development by providing affordable housing and rentals to qualified low-income residents.

CORONAVIRUS

Everything Homeowners, Renters, and Owners Need to Know to Get Help for COVID-19.

"Create a Spending Plan, Your Way"

Using an example participants will learn steps to create a spending plan, strategies to make adjustments, and tools to set up financial goals.

"Preparing For Homeownership"

Participants will learn what to consider before becoming a homeowner, what to do to prepare for homeownership, and steps to

help make the journey successful.

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PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING COME TO OUR HOMEBUYER READINESS WORKSHOPS! Chaffee Housing Trust is offering two FREE interactive webinars for Chaffee and Lake County residents. Webinars will be available at different times of the year. Participants can attend one or both depending on their interests!

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WELCOME HOME CHAFFEE COUNTY <3 +This page is for people looking for housing, office and commercial space in Salida/BV/Nathrop/Howard/ area. Members are welcome to list /search for housing,...

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Front Range Community College | FRCC Home

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FRCC is a Colorado Community College with campuses located in Westminster, Ft. Collins, Boulder, Longmont, Brighton and online.

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Live and learn in any of 11 Colorado Mountain College sites. CMC offers high-value certificate, associate, bachelor & transfer degrees to Colorado colleges.

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CCECC works with the community to assess local early childhood needs, identify proven solutions, and access the resources required to embed these solutions into the ongoing work of community partners.

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CCECC works with the community to assess local early childhood needs, identify proven solutions, and access the resources required to embed these solutions into the ongoing work of community partners.

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Colorado Office of Early Childhood | Home

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The Office of Early Childhood provides supports and services to children from birth up to 13 years old, their families, and early childhood professionals in order to prepare Colorado's children for future success through high quality child care, family and community supports, home visiting, mental health, and other programs.

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Live and learn in any of 11 Colorado Mountain College sites. CMC offers high-value certificate, associate, bachelor & transfer degrees to Colorado colleges.

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Local Childcare Resource and Referral Agency

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Required trainings include: - Pre-licensing - Standard Precautions - Medication Administration - CPR and First Aid, Child Care and Preschool Immunization - Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response - Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome & Use of Safe Sleeping Practices - Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma - Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect We can help you find classes and some required trainings are available for free on the Professional Development Information System (PDIS) website.

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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

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Visit the Materials and Forms page.

Find current reimbursement forms including IEFs, the Household Income Eligibility Guidelines, and reimbursement rates.

Find special diet statements, milk substitution forms, menus, ROMs, and other general template forms.

Also available here are informational guides to reviews and checklists for SOCs.

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Visit the Materials and Forms page. Find current reimbursement forms including IEFs, the Household Income Eligibility Guidelines, and reimbursement rates. Find special diet statements, milk substitution forms, menus, ROMs, and other general template forms. Also available here are informational guides to reviews and checklists for SOCs.

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The Planning & Zoning (Community Development) Department serves the citizens and businesses of Buena Vista with information regarding land use, zoning, residential and commercial building permits, and orderly development of our community.

The department provides assistance in many areas such as:

Zoning regulations and land use questions

All development permits for land uses and new construction in addition to remodels, additions, decks, fences, sheds, and accessory structures

Long-range planning and community development projects

Subdivision of unplatted land or replats of existing subdivided property

Annexation requests

Be sure to contact the Town Clerk and Planning Department before starting a business. New businesses, including vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and temporary vendors, require a business license, sign permit approval, and possibly change of use approval prior to opening and installing signs.

Any new construction, demolitions, or structural, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing changes (whether interior or exterior) to existing buildings within Town limits also require consultation with the Planning Department. This includes installation of fences or sheds, as well as roof removal or repair.

All further questions can be addressed through our permitting process. All building projects should have a pre-application meeting to confirm all the necessary permits are obtained.

Get started by filling out the Pre-application Meeting Request form (PDF).
If you would like to submit a customer service survey, please fill out our online form.

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The Planning & Zoning (Community Development) Department serves the citizens and businesses of Buena Vista with information regarding land use, zoning, residential and commercial building permits, and orderly development of our community.

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Colorado Small Business Development Center

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Colorado Small Business Development Center

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Colorado Small Business Development Center Network

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SBDC Blog See the latest and greatest small business news, tips and tricks. Read More LEADING EDGE Build a comprehensive business plan. Read More COVID Disaster Relief Resources

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The City has adopted laws that regulate the use of land and the design of most commercial and residential projects. The purpose of these laws is to protect the health, safety and welfare of community residents and visitors. Laws, such as the Land Use Code, require that people submit applications for project approval to the Community Development Department.

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If you have an allegation of abuse pertaining to Child Protection/Adult Protection and it is during business hours, please call 530-2500. If it is after hours, please call 539-2596 and the Police dispatch will page out the on-call person to assist you.
The Chaffee County Human Services Departments work together to advocate and provide for the health and wellness of our citizens. We provide responsive programs for the entire community, young and old. We believe the people of Chaffee County are the safest, healthiest & most self sufficient in Colorado.

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Chaffee County Human Services - Salida and Buena Vista Colorado Social Services - Department of Human Services

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If you have an allegation of abuse pertaining to Child Protection/Adult Protection and it is during business hours, please call 530-2500. If it is after hours, please call 539-2596 and the Police dispatch will page out the on-call person to assist you.

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ECCLA Back to Work: Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program

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Back to Work: Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program

Have you been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you thinking of starting or continuing college in an undergraduate Early Childhood degree/certificate program in Colorado? Our organization is proud to partner with the Colorado Department of Higher Education's COSI program to help provide the education and training you need for your next job in the Early Childhood field, through the new Back to Work Grant!

The Colorado Recovery Plan expands the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) grant to support Coloradans that have experienced an economic loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as lost or adverse changes in employment, increased food or housing insecurity, had to withdraw from college after March 13, 2020, or suffered another form of economic loss.

The Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA) is an equal opportunity scholarship provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, military status, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression in any of its activities or operations. Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow (ASSET) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students are welcome to apply!

For more information, keep reading or contact Cameron Fall, Scholarship and Career Navigation Coordinator at (720) 899-3048 or by email

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Please find information about the Back to Work: Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program in the tabs below. If you would like additional information, please download the Information Flyer in English or Spanish. Do you have questions or need support with your Back to Work Scholarship Application? Click here to schedule a meeting with the Scholarship and Career Navigation Coordinator!

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Back to Work: Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program - Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA)

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Have you been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you thinking of starting or continuing college in an undergraduate Early Childhood degree/certificate program in Colorado? Our organization is proud to partner with the Colorado Department of Higher Education's COSI program to help provide the education and training you need for your next job in the Early Childhood field, through the new Back to Work Grant!

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All requests of the Buell Foundation must be consistent with our mission and guidelines. We anticipate the number of proposals received and dollars requested will exceed our available resources. We thank grant seekers in advance for the work put into the proposals. We learn from each one, regardless of our ability to fund.

We accept the Colorado Common Grant Application (CGA - see below). Send one (1) copy of the application with attachments as described on the CGA checklist. Please do not bind the application.

Child Care Centers and Preschools: In addition to the Colorado Common Grant, please submit your most recent child care license, quality rating scores (e.g. Colorado Shines, NAEYC, or ERS) and the Buell Foundation Child Center Worksheet. Note that you may need to enable pop-ups to view this worksheet. Unlicensed centers are not eligible to apply.

Regardless of method of submission, applications must be received (not postmarked) no later than 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date.

If your organization is currently funded by the Foundation, an interim or final report is required. Please contact your program officer if you have questions.

Applications for school-year-only programs will not be accepted for the May deadline. As part of our review process, we typically conduct site visits. We are unable to complete this important part of our process if your program is closed for the summer.

Organizations are limited to one grant request in any 12-month period (e.g., if a proposal is submitted for the May deadline, an organization is first eligible to reapply the following May).

Final grant decisions are made and grants are paid approximately four months after each deadline. We are unable to respond to emergency funding needs.

Due to our small staff, it is not feasible for us to meet personally with grant seekers before an application is submitted. Grant seekers are encouraged to call with any questions.

The Buell Foundation accepts the Colorado Common Grant Application, which can be accessed at https://crcamerica.org/resources/common-grant-forms/common-grant-application/. We highly recommend reading the CGA User's Guides that can be found at this same link.

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Guidelines & Application - Buell Foundation

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Ages zero to three are the most important for lifelong mental health and well-being.

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Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering

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Preschool Development Grant- Inclusion & Universal Design Project

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ECCLA Childcare Facilities Improvement Grant

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Family Child Care Home Facilities Improvement Grant

The majority of Colorado children are cared for in home environments. According to a 2015 report by the U.S. Administration for Children and Families, between 2011 to 2015 the number of licensed family child care homes decreased by 15%. There are many reasons for this decrease, including a stronger economy with better paying jobs available and increasing child care regulations or local regulations that provide challenges the opening of family child care homes (e.g. adoption of the universal building codes by cities and towns).

To address the declining number of licensed slots within family child care homes and to improve quality within home-based learning environments, the Buell Foundation, along with the Daniels Fund, granted funds to the Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA) to provide facility improvement funding to family child care homes. This opportunity is intended to help family child care homes start up, expand, or maintain consistent operations, increase capacity and reduce the number of family child care homes closing their doors due to financial restrictions.

The Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA) is an equal opportunity grant provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, military status, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression in any of its activities or operations.

ECCLA Family Child Care Home
Improvement Grant Award Information and Impact
2020-2021

Since the inception of the Family Child Care Home Improvement Grant Initiative, ECCLA has awarded $399,000 to 105 family child care homes across 32 counties in Colorado. These funds have been used for facilities improvements focused on expanding licensed capacity, health, safety, and quality improvement. See below for a list of grant awardees.

In 2021, ECCLA awarded $240,000 to 60 family child care home providers across Colorado.

In 2020, ECCLA awarded $160,000 in grants to 45 family child care home providers across Colorado.

Click on the image to view and download Grant Awardees

Click to view and download the Impact Report.

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T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program

Early childhood professionals who have higher education have been shown to have a better understanding of child development and to be more responsive to the educational and academic needs of young children.

The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program offers early childhood education program directors and teachers a pathway to pursue higher education. Access to scholarships for early childhood education is a critical piece to a successful professional development pathway.

We are affiliated with the national Teacher Education and Compensation Helps Early Childhood® initiative of the Child Care Services Association, and we hold the state license to offer scholarships in Colorado.

The Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA) is an equal opportunity scholarship provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, military status, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression in any of its activities or operations. Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow (ASSET) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students are welcome to apply!

For more information, please contact Shannon Hall, Director of Workforce Supports at (720) 899-3047 or by email. To fax your application send it to (720) 669-1544.

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Early childhood professionals who have higher education have been shown to have a better understanding of child development and to be more responsive to the educational and academic needs of young children. The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program offers early childhood education program directors and teachers a pathway to pursue higher education.