The federal government is currently in a shutdown. At this time, there are no immediate impacts to child and family programs funded by CDEC. Families should continue to access care and services as usual. We are monitoring the situation closely and will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.
El gobierno federal se encuentra actualmente en paro. Por el momento, no hay repercusiones inmediatas en los programas para niños y familias financiados por CDEC. Las familias deben seguir accediendo a la atención y los servicios como de costumbre. Estamos supervisando cerca la situación y compartiremos actualizaciones tan pronto como haya más información disponible.

Headshot of RAC Member, Janey Barker

Janey Barker

Rules Advisory Council (RAC) Member

Janey Barker is the Director of the Human Services Department for Gilpin County. She has extensive experience with early childhood programs including more than fifteen (15) years of experience in the child care sector, as well as over ten (10) years of experience with child welfare. Janey believes early childhood experiences affect a person for the rest of their life, and therefore, focusing on great early childhood experiences is key for thriving adults and healthy families.