Early Childhood Focus

Boulder County families can receive help with child care

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:04:42 PST

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

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:23:30 PST

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

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:37:45 PST

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

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:09:17 PST

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

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:54:17 PST

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

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:27:46 PST

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

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:40:36 PST

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

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:53:07 PST

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

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:18:26 PST

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

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:00:46 PST

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.

Families, Facilities Feel Sting of Child Care Cuts

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:41:15 PST

EXCERPT FROM: The Coloradoan
By Kevin Duggan
Local child care facilities and working families are starting to feel the pinch of tight county and state budgets.

Early Head Start in Vail Valley Wins Stimulus Funds

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:33:35 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Vail Daily
By Staff Reporter
VAIL VALLEY � Eagle County Health & Human Services' Early Head Start program in Colorado's Vail Valley will get $1.1 million in federal stimulus funds over the next two years.

More Families in Need Than Money for Program

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:39:33 PST

EXCERPT FROM: 9News.com
By Jeffrey Wolf, Dave Delozier
GOLDEN - When the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) was created it was intended to help families get back on their feet. CCAP provides financial assistance to low income families that are working, searching for work or are in training for work.

Child-care Program Frozen

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:31:14 PST

EXCERPT FROM: The Longmont Times-Call
By John Fryar
BOULDER � Budget limits are forcing Boulder County to freeze enrollment in a program that helps low-income families pay for child care, the county�s Housing and Human Services Department announced Wednesday.

Child-care Subsidies Being Cut in Eagle County

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:54:04 PST

EAGLE, Colorado � Eagle County is cutting back its child care assistance program just as more people are using it.

Possible State Child Care Cuts Worry Area Operators

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:17:05 PST

Owners of child care centers in Portage County are worried cuts in state support may force some of them to close their doors.

Infant Child Care Spots Still Lacking in Vail Valley

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:20:20 PST

VAIL VALLEY, Colorado � Enrollment in the Vail Valley's licensed child care centers is dropping, but the need for infant care just keeps growing.

Recession: Child Care Provider Feels the Trickle Down Effect

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:26:37 PST

Tammy Chapman had eight. Now she's down to six.

Free Child Care Offered To Colorado Springs Job Seekers

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:34:50 PST

A Colorado Springs day care is offering 2 free hours of child care for parents currently looking for jobs.

More Parents File for Child-Care Aid

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:36:29 PST

Nearly 2,000 more Coloradans sought government help with their child-care costs in November than a year earlier, and the crushing numbers are causing two counties to cut services.