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, Heather O'Hayre

Heather O'Hayre

Rules Advisory Council (RAC) Member

Heather O'Hayre is the Director for the Larimer County Department of Human Services, and formerly a commissioner on the Early Childhood Leadership Commission. Heather has over 20 years of experience working with children and families in the areas of early intervention, child welfare services and prevention, juvenile justice, family law, program development and evaluation. She lives in Northern Colorado with her spouse and three children.