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FCCH (Homes) Newsletter
Michelle Reeves- Childcare Navigator
October edition- 2022
Grants
Access to Inclusive Care
Access to adaptive materials and technology for special needs or abilities.
Program provides equipment, training, technical assistance and funds to purchase your own should you want to keep the product. Click the picture below for more information.
Emerging & Expanding (E&E)
E & E is returning in December. $3k to $50k for new or existing providers that expand slots.
MOU must be signed with quality improvement coach with MCPCF. Applications are open and found on Colorado Shines QRIS log in portal. Click on the picture above to sign in.
Formal ECE Education
There are multiple funding opportunities for college education in ECE.
Whether you are interested in taking a new course, getting a new certification, or wanting help with previous ECE college costs/debt- contact MCPCF for more information.
Need Help?
Looking for additional workforce?
We want to help you spread the word. Our social media has a combined reach over 1.5k users in Mesa County! Let's use that.
We want to post your job listings to spread the word in our community.
Click the image to start
Going on?
Madison Lee
SHE-eo • Entrepreneur
Local Fun!
Fruita Movie @ Civic Center Park
10/7/22 at Dusk
Free Movie & Popcorn
Movie: Coco
Wacky Wednesdays
Starts: 10/5/22-12/14/22
at 10:30 am - Cost: $3
Bookcliff Activity Center
Studt's Farms
Opening Day 9/30/22
Hours vary by day
Tickets: $12-$16
Downtown Art Festival
10/7/22- 10/9/22
Downtown GJ- Main St.
Free Art Viewing and
Street Performances
Moon Farm
Opened 9/24/22
Hours: 10am to 7pm
Tickets: $7 (over 4 yrs)
#FAMpoint5k
Family 5k fundraiser
10/1/22 at 9am
Dos Rios Dr.- Bike Trail
Cost: $35-$40
Are you interested in Universal Pre-K?
Are you waiting for more information regarding Universal Pre-k (UPK)?
We are so excited to get UPK going! We will keep you as updated as we can as the program rolls out. While we wait for more information and numbers from the state, here are a couple tips to prepare for the program.
- Create or Update your BridgeCare Profile
Bridgecare is the official vendor for UPK
2. Start thinking: what is your hourly rate?
Break down any "half" or "full" day rates to hourly
The work you do is very impactful within our community. You are valued by many working families. We are so proud to support you!
Michelle Reeves
Childcare Navigator
970-200-4260
michelle.reeves@
mesacounty.us
Please reach out if there is anything I can do to support you!
~ Michelle