our impact
We answer 2,500 technical assistance requests, deliver professional development to hundreds of professionals, award capital improvement grants in nonprofit programs, and catalyze dozens of policy changes.
OUR PANDEMIC RESPONSE
Within a week of the statewide shut down in March 2020, Healthy Child Care Colorado began hosting weekly virtual huddles for providers to connect with each other, share up-to-date information, and receive support as they worked to keep their spaces open. As of August 2020, over 40 huddles were hosted including over 3,000 participants.
A Growing Hub for Professionals
In 2020, HCCC has seen a 46% uptick in the number of accounts created through our ECE Resource Hub, where people can search for jobs, training, and event postings.
Community IMPACT REPORT
We are grateful for our partners and funders who help us make accomplishments toward healthier futures for all children in Colorado.
Grant Impact Report
Since 2007 our grants program offered important capital improvement funding to Colorado-based early childhood programs, including family child care, that serve children younger than five.
blog
Learn about hot topics from our team and partners. In our blog, you will learn about some of the important work we are leading to impact health, safety, and wellness in the early childhood settings and systems.
October is Safe Sleep Month!
Sudden unexpected infant death is the leading cause of death occurring among infants 1-12 months in Colorado*. Providing a safe sleep environment for a baby is one of the first things you can do to protect and nurture a child. October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness...
Keeping the Lights On!
We are pleased to announce a total of $272,500 was awarded to 76 family child care homes and child care centers/school-age programs awarded grants through Keep the Lights On – a collaborative effort to provide direct financial investments to child care providers to...
August is National Breastfeeding Month!
While it is a well-known fact that breastfeeding has numerous benefits to both the parent and child, up to 60% of breastfeeding moms stop sooner than is recommended*. Child care programs can support parents and employees who choose to breastfeed by implementing...
Healthy Child Care Colorado’s Statement of Solidarity
Amidst a global pandemic and civil unrest due to police brutality, communities of color are being disproportionately impacted on both fronts. There is a bright light shining on the many injustices and racial inequities that exist in our country and they are...
Growing Young Minds!
Looking for a fun summer project? June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month, why not celebrate by planting a garden in your program! Join us by snapping some pictures while planting a garden with your kiddos and use the hashtag #CommunityGarden and tag...
COVID-19 Health & Safety Toolkit for Colorado Child Care Programs
Healthy Child Care Colorado has developed a health and safety toolkit for licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and school-age child care programs in Colorado in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary guidance has been developed in...