Funding through generous support of the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation supports funding for EQIT to bridge gaps in state funding and also helps support quality improvement activities for programs and providers in the 4 county region including: Program and Business Administration assessments, CLASS assessments, and Pyramid Plus and Incredible Years programming.
Provides support to families and licensed facilities with resource and referral services. Services include: recruiting new licensed providers, updating program information, determine ongoing needs of providers, partnering with the centralized call center, developing a list of resources for each county to support children and families, partnering with key stakeholders throughout the 4 county region, and … Read more >
Experienced, knowledgeable coaches provide guidance and support to maximize spending impacts and act as a local resource to help improve overall quality and Colorado Shines Rating. Coaching Services can include: – ERS and/or CLASS assessments – Developing a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) – Level 3-5 Colorado Shines Rating Preparation – Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation … Read more >
This program is dedicated to keeping children safe in a vehicle. Trained, certified car seat technicians will properly fit a child to an age- and weight-appropriate car seat, and instruct parents on the proper use and installation of a car seat. Last year, over 200 age- and size-appropriate car seats were given to families at … Read more >
The goal of Montezuma County’s immunization program is to reduce the risk of vaccine- preventable diseases. A variety of immunizations are available for children and adults. Please call our office for cost and availability of immunizations. Immunization clinics are held Mondays from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. by appointment or on other days as needed … Read more >
WIC is an educational and supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, infants, and children 1-5 years old. Appointments are made to evaluate the nutritional health of the family and tailored food package checks are then issued for each participant. To qualify for WIC, the client must meet income guidelines and have one nutritional risk factor … Read more >
The Council consists of public and private partners representing early learning, health, mental health, and family support working collaboratively to improve quality, access, and equity of early childhood services and supports.
A course of training for caregivers of infants and toddlers. The primary goal is to increase the quality and availability of responsive care for infants and toddlers by: Strengthening the skills and knowledge base Building capacity and promoting systemic change Supporting leadership and community collaboration Facilitating professional development
Sangres Art Guild (SAG) in conjunction with Custer County Kids Council is initiating art classes for children ages 3-6. Classes are held at a local art gallery with local artists and a retired preschool teacher. The 2-hour classes are held on Friday afternoons when preschool is not in session and include a variety of activities … Read more >
Custer County Kids Council in collaboration with Custer County Public Health and funding through our local Children’s Health Fund initiated a program to provide local dental care for all children regardless of insurance status. By contacting Public Health, families can arrange for local screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and follow-up care for their children whether … Read more >