Early Childhood Council for Yuma, Washington and Kit Carson Counties

11/20/2025

11/18/2025

Thank you to those who attended our policy preview webinar last week. We loved connecting with so many of you and sharing information about the issues facing Colorado's kids and families in the areas of early childhood and K-12 education.

Couldn't join us on Thursday? Want to share the webinar with a friend? The webinar recording is available to view on our website, along with the presentation slides.
https://www.coloradokids.org/2026-policy-preview-webinar-early-childhood-k-12-education/

11/14/2025

Email from The Early Childhood Council LPS Save the Date SAVE THE DATE! Get ready to be a part of an amazing learning experience! The ECCLPS/NJC ECE Conference is right around the corner and we couldn

11/13/2025

Al terminarse el cierre del gobierno de los E.E.U.U. más largo de la historia, Colorado va a entregar el 100% de los beneficios de noviembre del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP por sus siglas en inglés).

11/11/2025

For additional food support Coloradans can call 211 or visit feedingcolorado.org

11/11/2025

CAFCC is partnering with representatives from the Colo Dept of Early Childhood (CDEC) and the Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration (DELLA) to support and discuss current issues among Colorado's licensed family child care home (FCCH) programs during this evening town hall event.

Please submit topics and questions in advance to assist the event in running smoothly. Submitted questions should be collective issues, not personal situations. You only need to submit questions in applicable areas.
This form will close on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
https://forms.gle/hfonDB7DYu3tQ36u9

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Starting in 2026 (2025 tax year), qualifying child care workers, and early childhood professionals will be eligible for a refundable $1,200 Colorado state income tax credit. Tax credits reduce the amount of tax you owe or increase the amount of cash back you receive from your tax refund. Individuals can receive money back even if they do not owe any taxes.
Learn more: https://cdec.colorado.gov/care-worker-tax-credit

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

11/11/2025