DENVER (Jan. 28, 2020) — The increase in kindergarten enrollment across Colorado represents an exciting opportunity for more children to access high-quality learning environments that set the stage for future success. As more parents and caregivers begin to think about kindergarten enrollment, resources from the Colorado Office of Early Childhood are available to help ensure all children enter kindergarten ready to learn.
DENVER (Nov. 29, 2019) — The State of Colorado has sent letters notifying affected people about a recent technical error that resulted in incorrect information appearing on Notice to Reapply for food and cash assistance programs. The error has been corrected and no benefits are affected as a result of this error. The privacy and security of personal identifying information is paramount to our office, and we offer our deepest apologies to those affected.
DENVER (Nov. 20, 2019) — The Colorado Department of Human Services' Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is sharing resources to support families and parents looking for or utilizing child care around the state. These resources are available through the Colorado Shines Quality Rating and Improvement Program. Colorado Shines connects Colorado families with licensed, quality child care programs in their community and resources to support early learning.
DENVER (Oct. 10, 2019) — The Early Childhood Leadership Commission (ECLC), Colorado’s statewide early childhood advisory council, has announced the appointment of six new commissioners by Gov. Jared Polis:
DENVER (Oct. 2, 2019) — The Colorado Department of Human Services, with its partners African Community Center, International Rescue Committee, and Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains, will be hosting the Colorado Refugee Speakers Bureau 2019 Showcase on Oct. 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Posner Center for International Development, 1031 33rd Street, in Denver. The event will be hosted by Nermina Mujkanović, a former refugee from Bosnia and speaker at the 2018 showcase.
DENVER (Sept.10, 2019) — The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP) began construction last month on a unit that will add 24 beds to the state’s forensic hospital. Adding beds to the state hospital in Pueblo is part of a coordinated strategy to ensure patients are able to access competency services in a timely manner.
The 24 beds will be within CMHIP’s High Security Forensic Institute building and are expected to open in November 2020. The project budget is $7 million.