our impact
We answer thousands of technical assistance requests, deliver professional development to hundreds of professionals, award capital improvement grants in nonprofit programs, and catalyze dozens of policy changes.
ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT
Our annual report includes a snapshot of key accomplishments over the past year, stories of impact, recognition of our funders and partners, as well as a peek at our work for 2021. We are grateful to all who help us accomplish this important work to build healthy 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.
Celebrating 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...
Get Outside!
It is summer and that means outdoor play! Getting children outside increases physical activity, encourages social interactions, and can even promote sleep. And until children are vaccinated, being outdoors is a safer choice to protect against COVID-19. ...
Healthy Child Care Colorado Receives Funding to Act as Colorado’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Network Hub!
We are delighted to share the news that Healthy Child Care Colorado has been awarded a grant to serve as Colorado’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network Hub! Thanks to support from the Buell Foundation and the Caring for Colorado...
National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month and a good time to review and update your program safety practices as your summer program kicks off. Emergency Plans: Review and update your emergency plan with input from all staff. Are there any changes to your program space that...
Thank you, Early Childhood Professionals!
Healthy Child Care Colorado celebrates our early childhood professionals every day, and especially on this Provider Appreciation Day on May 7! Our providers have not stopped working to create safe and healthy spaces for children, even in the midst of a pandemic that...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. To learn more about the history of Mental Health Awareness Month and how its changing attitudes related to mental...