The Foundations Program
Did you know . . . leading researchers, economists, and academicians agree there is one specific economic development strategy that will, by itself, do more than any other strategy to optimize future economic growth in the United States. The strategy?
High-quality early care and education.
Program Overview
Foundations is the early childhood program of JI and includes Alliance for Kids, El Paso County’s Early Childhood Council. The AFK Council serves as the oversight group for Foundations. Collaborative efforts of community leaders from early care and education, health, mental health, and family support programs come together to ensure that our community of families, young children, and our early childhood workforce have the resources and supports needed to thrive!
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Mission
Foundations will serve as a vehicle that brings together agencies and individuals to work collaboratively on a seamless system of care for young children and their families in El Paso County.
Foundations works with local service providers and organizations to support young children and families in El Paso County to ensure that:
All FAMILIES and children have access to the resources and supports to thrive.
All CHILDREN have the resources, supports, and interactions early in life to thrive in school and life.
El Paso County is a COMMUNITY where children are valued and supported to thrive.
All members of the El Paso County early care and education WORKFORCE have access to the resources and supports needed to enhance their professional knowledge and skills, health, and wellness to thrive.