Wellness Resources and Support for Providers
Are You Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed?
The Educator Wellbeing Support Line is operated by CU’s Department of Psychiatry and is dedicated to supporting the mental health needs of all educators, including FFN providers and school employees.
The Educator Wellbeing Support Line is for venting, validation, problem-solving, and help to access to therapy. Support is available in English and Spanish. Click here for more information.
Call or text 303-724-2500. Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00 pm.
Individual support sessions are available. Call and leave a message.
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Community Resources to Support Your Family
View resources for food assistance resources on 2-1-1 Colorado: FIND RESOURCES
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Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – UPK supports every Colorado 4-year-old (the year before the child is eligible for kindergarten) to receive 10, 15 or 30 hours per week of funded preschool education.
CONTACT INFORMATION – Triad Bright Futures (Local Coordinating Organization) upk@triadbrightfutures.org
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Children in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten, age 4
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – Proof of income; information about other qualifying factors
HOW TO APPLY – Complete an application on the UPK websit
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – CCCAP provides child care assistance to families who have low household incomes, and are either working, looking for work, or participating in an education or training program.
***Please note CCCAP is currently on a freeze in Jefferson County and while families who need child care are still encouraged to apply, no new families can be enrolled at this time.***
WEBSITE – https://www.jeffco.us/2495/Child-Care-Assistance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Income and other eligibility information is listed on the website.
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – CCCAP application and verification documentation
HOW TO APPLY – Visit the Jeffco CCCAP website to apply.
In addition to the resources below, you can view career advancement resources on 2-1-1 Colorado: VIEW RESOURCES
Professional Development Information System (PDIS)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – PDIS offers free professional development trainings, career development resources and information about how to earn Early Childhood Education credentials.
CONTACT INFORMATION – www.coloradoshinespdis.com. Help Desk at cdec_pdishelp@state.co.us. Phone 844.447.4441 Option 2
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – None
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO ACCESS THE INFORMATION – create a free account at PDISLogin
Jefferson County Child Care Association (JCCCA)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – JCCCA is a nonprofit association that supports family child care home providers by enhancing and promoting professionalism through education, networking, and other valuable resources and activities.
WEBSITE & EMAIL – jeffcochildcare.org; jeffcochildcare@gmail.com
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – None
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – Fill out either the membership for a licensed FCCH provider or advocate. Membership is $50 to start and $35 renewal for licensed FCCH provider voting membership or $40/year for the advocate membership.
HOW TO APPLY – Visit the JCCCA website and complete the membership application
ECCLA T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program offers early childhood professionals a pathway to pursue higher education.
CONTACT INFORMATION – https://ecclacolorado.org/teachscholarships/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – See website for qualifications
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – Find application requirements here
HOW TO APPLY – Visit the website for application instructions.
View resources for utilities and rent assistance on 2-1-1 Colorado: VIEW RESOURCES
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