Partners

Partnerships  

Responding to the needs of the community has always been a priority for Early Connections. We strive to develop and implement strategic partnerships that support our mission, create innovative collaborations, streamline costs and avoid duplication of services. 

Alliance for Kids:  Early Connections is an active partner in a statewide initiative through the Colorado Department of Human Services and the Colorado Department of Education to develop innovative approaches for high quality full-day, full-year programs for limited income families. This partnership also allows us to be part of the School Readiness Initiative.  

Colorado Springs School District #11 partners with Early Connections to provide Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) spaces in two classrooms to provide full-day, full-year options for families with children at risk for school failure.  

Court Care provides free child care to children ( ages 6 weeks-14 years old) whose parents, guardians or caregivers have court-related business in the 4th Judicial District. For more info: Email courtcare@earlyconnections.org or call 719-448-7747.
 

Community Partnership for Child Development/Head Start (CPCD) and Early Connections work together to ensure that Head Start eligible families have access to high quality early education and family support programs.  

Early Learning Venture Alliance at Early Connections Learning Centers (ELVA): 
ELVA Affiliates (independently-owned home providers) are expanding our committment to providing high quality, comprehensive early care and education for all children and giving families choices of settings to meet their needs.  

Harrison School District Two:  Early Connections at Sand Creek serves children ages 2 1/2 to 7 at Sand Creek Elementary School. Our Dare to Dream before and after school program operates at Mountain Vista Community School and Sand Creek and Stratton Meadows Elementaries. Smart Start Colorado is a statewide alliance of early childhood partnerships working together to create a comprehensive system for children birth to eight and their families. 

Myron Stratton Consortium:  Early Connections is proud to be a part of the Consortium and operates a Center (opening August 2010) on the Myron Stratton Home campus for the children of Consortium clients (Partners in Housing, TESSA, and Peak Vista Community Health Centers).  

Volunteers of America: Early Connections partners with the Foster Grandparents Program to add an intergenerational component with senior volunteers to enhance our overall program quality.