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Child Care Provider Recruitment

What We Do

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Child Care Provider Recruitment at United Way of Weld County works in partnership with Weld County Department of Human Services to increase the number of child care providers—both licensed and unlicensed. This is done through social and print media campaigns that educate people about the need for more child care slots and the benefits of being a child care provider.

Additionally, this initiative increases the number of providers who accept CCCAP (Colorado Child Care Assistance Program—a subsidy that allows lower income families to be able to afford child care). For family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) providers, an incentivized program with five tiers walks providers through the steps necessary to begin accepting CCCAP. For example, one tier requires the provider to complete a CPR/First Aid course; once she completes the requirement, she’s provided with a first aid kit and fire extinguisher, and she’s one step closer to being able to accept CCCAP.

The Weld Plus process encourages professional development for school-age child care center staff and CCCAP participation. As staff complete trainings and ratings, the center climbs through the Weld Plus model; the higher the level a center attains, the higher the CCCAP reimbursement rate they receive.

Who We Serve

2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County

  • Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 11
  • County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 0
  • Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
  • Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 23
  • South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 4
  • Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 8
  • US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 7
  • US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 7
  • Outside Weld County: 41

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2019-2020
2021-2022

How We Impact

A letter from a client:

Dear United Way of Weld County,

I have recently received some enormous support from Liberty Martinez with my journey of getting my in-home daycare license. I am so grateful for all the resources and help that she and United Way of Weld County has given me. My dream of doing in home childcare has been in the back of my mind for many years now as I waited for the right time for me and my family to make that change.

Though as I started the process, I felt over-whelmed with all the rules and regulation, the paperwork, classes and getting my home ready to care for children. At one point I called Liberty to run my "to-do list before my inspection" across her and thank goodness for her because I was over-complicating many tasks and only making it harder on myself. To help ease my mind even more she offered to come to my home and do a 'mock' inspection, helping point out safety concerns that I may have overlooked, this was huge and gave me such a sense of relief and an honest list of "need-to-dos prior to my inspection."

Beyond all that hands on help, I also received financial help with applying of my license, completing classes, getting fingerprinting done and not to mention getting safety items needed to pass my inspection like first aid kits and fire extinguishers. I was also provided numerous educational resources such as the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines book, which has rounded out my curriculum and ensuring kiddos in my care are receiving all the developmental support to reach their full potential.

United Way of Weld County and their staff has honestly made my huge career change seamless and productive on me and my family. I would recommend all caregivers to reach out to United Way whether they have done childcare for years or are just starting out. The contacts and outlets have been remarkable, there is much more to this career then I originally even thought and there is so many there to help you along the way. Witnessing and supporting these children grow and learn is the best gift, thank you to United Way for being advocates for children all over.

Sincerely,
Katie M.

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