The federal government is currently in a shutdown. At this time, there are no immediate impacts to federally funded child and family programs operated by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Families should continue to access care and services as usual. We are monitoring the situation closely with federal partners and will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.

El gobierno federal se encuentra actualmente en un cierre. Por el momento, no hay impactos inmediatos en los programas financiados con fondos federales que opera el Departamento de Primera Infancia de Colorado. Las familias deben continuar accediendo a los servicios de cuidado infantil y del CDEC con normalidad. Estamos monitoreando de cerca la situación con nuestros socios federales y compartiremos información actualizada en cuanto tengamos más información.

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We invested $700 million of federal and state stimulus funding toward more than 40 strategies that improve access and quality, workforce development and family strengthening.

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Join our team to have an impact on the lives of our youngest Coloradans, ensuring the Colorado children, families and providers are valued, healthy and thriving. View our current job openings, and keep checking back, as many more job opportunities will open in the coming months and weeks. You can also follow us on LinkedIn for regular notifications about job postings.

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Camp Id-ra-ha-je Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit Against Colorado Department of Early Childhood

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) reached a settlement agreement with Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je. As a result, the religious-based summer camp has agreed to voluntarily dismiss its lawsuit as the regulations cited in its Complaint do not apply to the camp.

CDEC Listens to Community, Proposes Early Intervention Budget Solutions to Protect Direct Services for Children

Responding to extensive community and provider feedback, the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) submitted recommendations to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the state’s vital Early Intervention (EI) program. The plan prioritizes protecting direct services for children and families while meeting the JBC’s request for…

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About the Department of Early Childhood

Mission

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high quality and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado’s young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings.

Vision

All Colorado children, families, and early childhood professionals are valued, healthy and thriving.