Triad Bright Futures

These family support programs help support parents in their role as a child's first teacher, but not just education and early literacy. These programs help families learn how to keep children safe and healthy, as well as how to support their optimal development: *Early Head Start* helps families of children 0-3 meet personal goals and move toward self-sufficiency. *Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)* supports parents to prepare their 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old children for success in school and beyond. *Parents As Teachers (PAT)* offers home visits with parent educators and opportunities to connect with other families. *Nurse-Family Partnership* provides nurse home visitation for first-time moms during pregnancy and up to a child’s second birthday, focused on maternal-child health and child development. *SafeCare* supports families in parenting skills, including keeping children safe and healthy and how to increase positive behaviors and prevent difficult behaviors. *Recovery Nurse Advocate* offers care from a Registered Nurse (RN) for people with substance abuse during pregnancy and for one year post-partum. Ready to connect? Contact the Family Navigation Team https://lnkd.in/gkV4fzx8

The Family Leadership Training Institute program, which starts in January, is an awesome opportunity to learn about our community and how to be an effective advocate. Learn more about the program from our partners at Edgewater Collective

Becoming an Advisory Board member is a great way to support a vital mission with your knowledge and skills AND gain valuable experience in nonprofit governance and community leadership! Learn more about the Advisory Board's role and how to apply (deadline is Dec. 6) on our website: https://lnkd.in/gtrwGh8C

Parents are feeling more stress than ever, and all families need support from the community. Check out these high-quality, confidential resources to support mental health and strong relationships between parents and children: Alma Project at Lifespan Local, Cuenta Conmigo and Early Childhood Family Services at Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Families just need to fill out this brief form to get connected with support: https://lnkd.in/gkV4fzx8

Our community has many family support programs that use a home visiting model. Learn more about these no-cost resources to help young children and parents thrive. Getting connected is easy: https://lnkd.in/g-HZjsRK

As Safe Sleep Awareness month wraps up, here's a reminder for all those who care for infants about the ABCs of safe sleep: A - alone in their own sleep space with no pillows, blankets B - positioned on their back C - in a crib or bassinet Each year 50 infants die in Colorado from sleep related causes. Creating a safe sleeping environment is one of the best ways that we can protect them. From our friends at Illuminate Colorado

Every family needs support from the community, and home visitation programs are designed to provide confidential, compassionate support from a trained professional who can help address a family's concerns and access the resources they might need. Learn more about how home visiting works in this video from Colorado Home Visiting Coalition.

If you are a Jeffco resident and recently started a new job, education or training program you may be eligible for help to pay for child care! The Jump Start Child Care Subsidy program is offered by Triad Early Childhood Council Council with support from Colorado Gives Foundation. For more information call 720.836.0862, email [email protected] or apply for the subsidy here: https://lnkd.in/gtiwRydn

Juggling our kids' needs, the demands of work, and the stress of everyday life can be overwhelming. If you need some parenting support, you're not alone! Join the many, many families in our community who benefit from one-on-one, compassionate support from a trained home visitor. Fill out this short form and the Family Navigation Team will contact you: https://lnkd.in/gkV4fzx8

Get to know the family support programs that offer one-on-one, compassionate parenting support either in a family’s home or virtually. Home visiting programs in our community focus on different needs, including:? - Supporting the parent-child relationship and mental health - Helping parents feel confident in their role as a child’s first teacher? - Offering postpartum support? - Providing health care and resource navigation - Supporting families with children with developmental delays or disabilities Want to learn more? Visit our website ?? or contact the Family Navigation Team at 720-707-9477 or [email protected].