Providing Comprehensive Support to Colorado Families
A strong and supportive early childhood system meets children and families where they are. CDEC provides communities and families with the support they need so children have a healthy environment in which to thrive.
Learn more about our strategies to support Colorado families.
Family Strengthening Activities
Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Co-creating strategies to prevent child maltreatment directly with the community
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants
Increasing the number of consultants to support child care providers and families
Early Literacy and Family Engagement
Providing more accessible resources for families to support children's development
Family Voice Council
Elevating parent and caregiver participation in early childhood program design
Health and Mental Health Grants
Helping providers create environments that support children's healthy development
Health and Mental Health Programs
Funding evidence-based programs for providers, including Incredible Years, Pyramid and Conscious Discipline
Increase School Readiness Through Home Visiting (HIPPY)
Bringing support for children's success directly into the home setting
Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV)
Providing in-home support to MIECHV recipients in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
Promoting Safe and Stable Families
Funding support groups, adoption services, crisis intervention and other programs that strengthen families
Support Children's Mental Health (Child First)
Enhancing the mental health and development of caregivers and young children