Families with Young Children – How can we Help You?

May 10, 2016

by Soren Gall, Infant, Toddler & Family Specialist, Denver’s Early Childhood Council 

With increased focus on early childhood in the city of Denver as well as in the state of Colorado,… More

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Your Organization

Apr 5, 2016

by Feather Berkower, LCSW, Founder of Parenting Safe Children

As a professional, you are in a unique position to prevent child sexual abuse. Not only can you empower children in your care… More

The EITC: Help Educate Families About This Important Tool

Mar 7, 2016

 by Courtney Sabine, Manager of Public Information Campaigns, Gary Community Investments

As the number of Coloradans who work full-time but still struggle to makes end meet continues to… More

A Colorado Shines Success Story

Feb 9, 2016

Jennifer Luke, Executive Director, Early Excellence, as interviewed by Denver’s Early Childhood Council
One year after the launch of Colorado Shines, hear from the first program in Denver to rate at… More

2016 is Looking Bright!

Jan 8, 2016

 by Emily Bustos, Executive Director

We’re kicking off the new year with some very exciting news! I am pleased to announce that we are the recipient of two new grants that will allow us… More

What do I do about a kid who…?

Nov 20, 2015

 by Susan Kay, SEED Coach & Evaluation Specialist, Denver’s Early Childhood Council

It might be a phone call to our Help Desk, a plea from someone who grabs me after one of my workshops,… More

Community Report: Navigating Denver’s Pediatric Health Care System

Oct 22, 2015

 by Steve Vogler, MD, Pediatrician, Denver Health Westside Health Clinic, Medical Director, Reach Out & Read

According to estimates, over 90% of children in the U.S. receive at least one… More

Pay for Success – a Study in Applying it to ECE Programs

Aug 14, 2015

by Sarah Steffes, Urban Leaders Fellow, Senator Mike Johnston’s Office

This summer, I was one of twenty Urban Leaders Fellows selected from across the country to work in Senator… More

It’s Summer and Time to Renovate and Paint! Lead-Safe Tips for Child Care Providers

Jul 20, 2015

by Colleen Nunn, Lead Professional, Lead, Pesticides & Children’s Health Unit, EPA Region 8

Now is a good time to remind everyone who is fixing up child care centers or homes built before… More

Professional Development Equals Stronger Outcomes for the Whole Early Childhood System

Jun 29, 2015

by Kelly Bowes, QRIS Manager, Denver’s Early Childhood Council

One of our most impactful quality improvement strategies in the early childhood field is professional development. Denver’s… More