FOR PARENTS
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Elizabeth - Running Creek https://www.elizabethschooldistrict.org/domain/342 JJ Van Eaton, Director, jvaneaton@esdk12.org 303-646-4620
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Elizabeth - Singing Hills https://www.elizabethschooldistrict.org/domain/336 Trisha Young, Director tyoung@esdk12.org 303-646-1858
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Kiowa - https://www.kiowaschool.org/District/2639-Untitled.html Kelli Gabehart, Director kgabehart@kiowaschool.org 303-867-8455
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Elbert - http://www.elbertschool.org/pre-school Kathy Franek, Director kfranek@elbertschool.org 720-273-8253
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Simla/Big Sandy - https://bigsandy100j.com/preschool-kindergarten-roundup-2020/ Mikayla Toscano, Director mtoscano@bigsandy100j.org 719-541-3473
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Agate - https://www.agateschools.net/elementary/ Tori Snowman, Teacher toris@agateschools.net 303-947-2581
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
CCCAP - Elbert County Child Care Assistance Program helps families pay for the rising cost of quality child care for infants and children up to the age 13. Parents/Caretakers must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for the subsidized child care. https://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/211/Child-Care-Assistance-Program or contact Brandi Snelling at 303-621-3191 or brandi.snelling@state.co.us
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - This program provides a variety of services for families who are unemployed and seeking employment, or employed but fall under 185% of the poverty level. Some of the services available through this program are some monetary assistance, Medicaid, job training and education and job seeking assistance. Please contact your preschool director for more information.
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Colorado Preschool Program - CPP is a state-funded, district-run, preschool program. CPP is intended to serve preschool-aged children in Colorado who are at risk for starting elementary school unprepared due to individual or family factors. Please contact your preschool director for more information.
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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program) - WIC serves pregnant or lactating women, infants, and children five years old and younger who meet income, medical, and/or nutritional eligibility requirements. https://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/223/WIC
PARENTING RESOURCES
Colorado Shines - Colorado Shines is a part of the Colorado Department of Human Services. A Colorado Shines rating means that a program is licensed by the state, meets health and safety standards and is regularly monitored. https://www.coloradoshines.com/families
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Peak Parent Center - Since its inception, PEAK has maintained a steadfast commitment to ensuring that people with all types of disabilities can be fully included in their neighborhood schools, their communities, and in all walks of life. (719) 531-9400 https://www.peakparent.org/about_us
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Zero to Three - ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. https://www.zerotothree.org/
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Child Welfare Information Gateway - For parenting tips, resources, and locating help in your community. https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/promoting/parenting/
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Vroom - Vroom translates the science behind the brain’s executive functions into easy, actionable tips and messages that encourage back and forth interaction between parents and their young children. By promoting awareness and importance of early brain development, Vroom seeks to turn every parent into an active brain-builder. http://www.parentpossible.org/vroom/