Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC)

06/22/2026

TRUE!

The lack of access to quality early learning and care affects babies during their most critical period of development. As families are priced out and providers shut their doors, parents are forced to choose between caregiving and responsibilities like work or school. Child care is the work that helps everyone else work.

It’s time for all of us to show up with our Strolling Thunder families: https://bit.ly/3LDrNXV

06/17/2026

Join us for a workshop on introducing solid foods to your baby. We'll talk about readiness, common allergies, and how to introduce new foods. Register here: https://forms.gle/Qd6GCdooaKgAMwm1A

Acompáñanos en un taller sobre cómo introducir alimentos sólidos en la dieta de tu bebé. Hablaremos sobre las señales que indican que el bebé está listo, las alergias comunes, y cómo introducir nuevos alimentos. Regístrate aquí: https://forms.gle/Qd6GCdooaKgAMwm1A

06/16/2026

Join us tomorrow for our monthly Maternal Wellness Group! We'll be talking about 7 habits that build connection AND set boundaries with your children. Register here: https://forms.gle/fAvBvMZiD1AsfMJp8
¡Acompáñanos mañana en nuestro grupo mensual de bienestar materno! Hablaremos sobre 7 hábitos que fomentan la conexión y, al mismo tiempo, ayudan a establecer límites con tus hijos. Regístrate aquí: https://forms.gle/fAvBvMZiD1AsfMJp8

06/16/2026

ECPAC is hosting another series of Financial Classes starting this week! Sign up now!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1u11ZU6Q5XtZ555g0Kp7lFYg9TD7TQ3GBjk-brP8i4clc7g/viewform?usp=header

06/15/2026

We must invest in our babies!

Believe In Babies

06/12/2026

Join us for a Movie Night in the Park on Friday (June 19th) - we'll be watching "Soul" and will bring popcorn and candy to share! Let us know that you're coming: https://forms.gle/1LWEdJu1H1hUanvp7

Acompáñanos este viernes (19 de junio) a una Noche de Película en el Parque: veremos "Soul" y llevaremos palomitas y dulces para compartir. Avísanos de que vas a venir: https://forms.gle/1LWEdJu1H1hUanvp7

06/12/2026

People often ask: "Why is childcare so expensive and yet programs are barely getting by?"

The cost of infant-toddler care is a significant concern for many families across the country. Here are the top five reasons why child care is so expensive.

06/11/2026

Colorado is #3 most expensive in the U.S. for childcare.
- 39.6% goes to childcare alone before anything else - when the U.S. Dept of Treasury recommends 7%.

Colorado is the #1 most expensive state for families when it comes to the cost of childcare and other debt.

This is impacting our families' ability to work and have stable and trusted childcare options.

This impacts our childcare programs as many have seen their enrollment decrease as fewer families can afford childcare. Programs cannot lower their tuition as they are operating on razor thin margins as costs for providing high quality care are increasing. Almost twice as many programs closed in Adams County last year.

We have to advocate for more public and private funding to support families' ability to work and children's ability to be in high quality childcare programs.

(COLORADO) — Colorado was recently ranked as the number one state where childcare costs and debt are stretching families the most, according to a new study by MoneyLion. On average, families with t…

06/11/2026

ECPAC is hosting another series of Financial Classes starting next week! Sign up now!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1u11ZU6Q5XtZ555g0Kp7lFYg9TD7TQ3GBjk-brP8i4clc7g/viewform?usp=header

06/10/2026

Some days are rougher than others on this parenting journey. Positive affirmations and kind words can turn an entire day around! So reach out to a mom or dad and remind them how special they are! https://coconnected.org/make-a-connection/