Preparing Weld County children for the future

March 2022 | Early Childhood Advocate Updates

2022 is a year of renewal and having a strong foundation to be able to do what you do. There are so many opportunities through stimulus funds, grant dollars and community organizations like your Weld County Early Childhood Council here to support you and connect you to resources. Our doors are always open, just reach out.

On Thursday, February 10, The Colorado Children’s Campaign presented the 2021 edition of Kids COUNT in Colorado, sharing specific Weld County data. This report and hour long presentation helps all to become more aware of how our children are faring in Weld County and the information guides the interventions that happen in Weld County addressing early childhood issues. I know you are all very busy but please take the time to watch the presentation.

Watch the 2021 Kids COUNT presentation here

Thank you for all you do for children and families in our community. The partnership that exists between you and the council is instrumental to providing a web of support for our county.

Stay Healthy,

Sheri L. Hannah-Ruh

Director or Early Childhood Initiatives

March 9 - Free Screening of No Small Matter @ the Kress Cinema & Lounge
March 17 - 11th Annual Speak Up for Kids Event
The Preschool Development Grant (PDG) Quality Nutrition workgroup is excited to share the new Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Brochure
Upcoming Train the Trainer Opportunities
Child Care Facility Investment Credit - In 1992 the State Legislature approved the Child Care Facility Investment Credit. This credit allows the owners of licensed child care facilities, family care homes, and foster care homes a tax credit for 20% of their investment in tangible personal property and equipment. Don't have a tax liability this year? A credit can carry forward for 3 years. Talk to your accountant. HB22-1025 is proposing to remove this investment credit from the statutes because it has been underutilized. Talk with your Accountant/Tax Preparer to see how this impacts your bottom line.

Do you have child care openings? No openings & don’t want to receive calls from families? We can help!

Weld County’s Early Childhood Council has developed an innovative, new search tool making it easier for families to find you. This new tool will allow you to share your availability, pricing, program highlights and staff information with families searching for care. 1600384 We understand your availability fluctuates.

Attend an upcoming training (March 1, 2, and 3) to learn more how to personalize your profile.

Have a job opportunity?

Post it on the new ECE Job Board

ECE Job Board

Join us for a day of fun, food, activities,

community resources and entertainment!

April 9, 2022

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NEW LOCATION ***Greeley Recreation Center & DoubleTree by Hilton Greeley @ Lincoln Park***

We are currently accepting applications for booths and entertainment!

Deadline for vendor booth - March 9

Deadline for perfomance applications - March 2

Booth and Entertainment Application

Mark your calendar!

Child Care Discussions with the Council - First Tuesday of every month 6:30 - 8 p.m.

March 1 - Zoom Link or Meeting ID: 897 6372 8024

Download a recurring calendar reminder

Remember to look for your license number embedded in each newsletter!

You could be the next winner of a Human Bean gift card!

If you find your number email RGb8@UnitedWay-Weld.org or call 970-304-6170.

Call 211

Search or chat online:

www.UnitedWay-Weld.org/211

Text your zip code to 898-211

Help support children, youth, families and older adults in Weld County.

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Even if you earn little to no income or make quite a bit, when filing your taxes you could receive up to $3,600 through the Child Tax Credit (CTC) or up to $6,700 with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

That extra money can help you pay for groceries, clothes, child care, get ahead on your rent or bills, or start a savings account or a college fund for your kids.

Learn more about how tax credits give families and working people a big boost at www.GetAheadColorado.org.

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