Alliances

A CareGiver Network is a non-profit organization founded for the purpose of offering support and training to all child care professionals who work with young children. A CareGiver Network believes that both a strong support foundation and continuing education lead to the development of quality child care professionals.

Arapahoe Community College (ACC) was the first community college to open in the Denver area. What began as Arapahoe Junior College with 550 students, has grown into a vibrant community college serving over 18,000 credit and non-credit students yearly. The College now offers over 100 degree and certificate programs.

Arapahoe Library District is dedicated to being the best public library for the communities they serve by providing outstanding and personalized service to everyone seeking access to the world of information and ideas.

Assuring Better Child Health and Development (ABCD) is a national effort to increase the use of standardized developmental screening tools in health care settings to facilitate early identification and referral. The vision is that Colorado's children reach maximum developmental potential.

Aurora Mental Health Center is a private, nonprofit community mental health organization serving people with a wide range of mental health needs whose goal is to promote mental health to enable people to truly live their life to the fullest, and to treat those who are affected by mental illness.

Buell Foundation The Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation is a professional philanthropic organization supporting the positive development of children through grants and partnerships with other sectors of our community.

Clayton Early Learning has gained a national reputation through direct services to children and professionals, research and advocacy so that all children - and especially those with limited opportunities - are prepared for success in school and society.

Community College of Aurora provides lifelong educational opportunities, prepares the current and future workforce, and promotes excellence in teaching, learning and service to our diverse community.

Early Childhood Colorado The Early Childhood Colorado Information Clearinghouse (ECCIC) is one part of the effort to carry out the vision of the Early Childhood Colorado Framework, which is that all Colorado children will be valued, healthy, and thriving. It is the vision of the developers that ECCIC be a one-stop-shop for all Coloradans* to access resources, services, and information related to young children and the people who care for them.

Early Learning Ventures Alliance (ELVA) All children have the right to develop strong learning foundations through universal access to high quality early childhood education. ELVA is focused on bringing Colorado's early care and education sector to scale through comprehensive innovations, policies, and incentives that are market-oriented, include parent involvement, and have measurable impact.

Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) is a coalition of business leaders who believe education is a top public policy priority. In addition to the business leaders, EPIC is a partnership of nonprofits and foundations actively involved in early childhood care and education. The convening organizations include the Colorado Children's Campaign, Colorado Concern, David and Laura Merage Foundation, Mile High United Way, Telluride Foundation, and Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation.

Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) helps parents, families and community members become leading advocates for children. It is founded on respect, validation and a belief that the public will actively engage in civic life when they know how to use the tools of democracy.

Invest in Kids For over 10 years, it has been the mission of Invest in Kids to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable children and families throughout Colorado.

Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP) In the Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), you will learn new skills and attitudes important in caring for yourself, your children and the world around you. NPP meets for a three-hour class every week for 16 weeks. There are learning activities for you and your child, together and separately, as well as with other parents. Each week, you'll explore a different topic, including responsibility, discipline, self-care, empathy and child development.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) is an early childhood parent education and family support program available to all families in Arapahoe County with children birth to kindergarten. The program is designed to enhance child development and school achievement through parent education. ACECC PAT is an affiliate of PAT National Center.

Pyramid Plus Center/ The Colorado Center for Social Emotional Competence and Inclusion The goal of the Pyramid Plus Center is to increase the use of evidence-based, early childhood social emotional and inclusive practices in early care and education settings, including family child care and in-home providers.

Touchpoints™ is dedicated to strengthening the systems of care that serve young children and their families. Founded upon the research and practice of renowned pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton, MD, the Center provides knowledge development, professional development and training, technical assistance, and collaborative consultation in communities where professionals serving families of young children have made a commitment to forming empowering partnerships with them.

Tri-County Health Department is the largest local health department in Colorado. It is their mission to protect, promote and improve the health, environment and quality of life for the residents of Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties.