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.

Headshot of RAC Member, Ashley Wilson

Ashley Wilson

Rules Advisory Council (RAC) Member

Ashley Wilson has been working within the Early Childhood field for over 20 years spanning from coordinating family services Statewide in the Head Start domain, to teaching preschool and directing within the Cherry Creek School District, to now implementing the best practices within the nonprofit private preschool domain. Currently she is the Director of Education and Special Education for Bal Swan Children's Center, a unique school that provides both top tier early education and therapeutic support to children 24 months to 7 years old. Ashley resides in Centennial, with her husband of 15 years and their 3 children.