Boulder County families can receive help with child care

Posted in: Colorado

EXCERPT FROM: Longmont Times Call
By Staff
Boulder County families who need help with childcare and who meet eligibility requirements are once again invited to sign up for childcare assistance. The Colorado Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) waitlist is open for applications.


Denver Council Members Want to Boost Funds for Child Care

Posted in: Colorado

EXCERPT FROM: The Denver Post
By Jeremy P. Meyer
Denver's City Council is asking for changes to Mayor Michael Hancock's 2012 budget — seeking more money for low-income child care, more hours for libraries and the restoration of a wildlife expert.


Colorado Joins Race for Early-childhood Education Funds

Posted in: Colorado

EXCERPT FROM: The Denver Post
By Denver Staff
Colorado is preparing to enter a familiar Race to the Top, but in a new category — early childhood education.


Colo. Proposal Would Impose Parameters on Child Care Centers

Posted in: Colorado

EXERPT FROM: The Washington Times
By Valerie Richardson
DENVER — It turns out even nannies can’t hide from the nanny state.


Childcare Programs Struggle to Handle Growing Demand

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Colorado

EXCERPT FROM: Aspen Times
By Andre Salvail
ASPEN — More and more families in Aspen and Pitkin County are applying for public assistance for childcare, putting a heavy strain on the programs designed to assist them and creating a sense of urgency for policy changes that may limit the number of children that can be served.


County Makes Cuts to Child Care Program

Posted in: Colorado

EXCERPT FROM: Reporter-Herald
By Jackie Hutchins
FORT COLLINS — Eligibility limits for low-income families who get help from the Child Care Assistance Program will change, starting July 1, in an effort to control costs in the program to prepare for an expected cut in funding.


Child-care Advocate Tells Aspen Council of Increasing Need Among Parents

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Colorado

EXCERPT FROM: The Aspen Times
By Aaron Hedge
ASPEN — The director of Aspen's Kids First child care program told the City Council Tuesday that with more families needing help with child care as a result of the recession, the program may have to reduce the number of parents who receive financial aid.


Charter School Offers Employees Childcare

Posted in: Colorado

EXCERPT FROM: KKTV.com
By Sarah Schwabe
Going back to work after having a baby can be a hard transition for parents. It can also be a financial struggle with the rising cost of childcare.


Breckenridge Recreation, Child Care Services Adjust to Economy

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Colorado

EXCERPT FROM: Summit Daily News
By Robert Allen
BRECKENRIDGE — Breckenridge Town Council during Tuesday's work session is to receive annual reports on recreation and child care, both of which have changed significantly during the national economic recession.


Summit County Sees Cuts in Child Care Assistance Funds

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Colorado

EXCERPT FROM: Summit Daily News
By Robert Allen
SUMMIT COUNTY — Fewer local families will be eligible for help with child care costs next month when a local program is to be slimmed because of funding shortages.