Early Childhood Resources
by Maureen Crocker, Colorado State Publications Library, crocker_m@cde.state.co.us
Colorado state government agencies are concerned with the issues related to early childhood, ranging from the learning environment to health and nutrition. The following are selected Internet sites, as well as print publications, available from the State Publications Library on early childhood.
Selected Internet Sites
Children's Basic Health Plan, Department of Health Care Policy and Financing - Subsidizes health insurance coverage for low-income children through the Child Health Plan Plus.
http://www.chcpf.state.co.us/titlexxi/cbhpindex.htmlColorado Child Welfare Division, Department of Human Services - Assures quality services for the safety and nurturing of children, with a commitment to families.
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/cyf/cwelfare/cwweb.htmlColorado Child Care Division, Department of Human Services - Licenses approximately 9,000 child care facilities statewide, including programs for low-income families.
Colorado Child Support Division, Department of Human Services - Established to locate noncustodial parents and to obtain from them financial support for their children.
http://www.childsupport.state.co.us/Colorado Even Start, Department of Education - Provides a combination of early childhood education, family literacy, and parent support to families.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeadult/EvenStartindex.htmColorado Family and Community Health Services Division, Department of Public Health and Environment - Involvement with access and availability of nutrition and health care programs.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/fc/fchom.aspEarly Childhood Initiatives, Department of Education - Includes several program including Early Childhood Connections, Preschool Special Education Services, and Migrant Preschool Program, among others.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/early/Safety Net Project Resource Page - Serves as a "starting place" for service coordinators, parents, and consumers to access electronic information related to children with special needs.
http://www.chcpf.state.co.us/refmat/SafetyNet/MAINPAGE.htm
Selected Print Titles
The following is a selected list of print titles available to borrow from the State Publications Library:
And how are the children... : final report of the Governor's Task Force on Child Welfare. GOV40/21.2/H83/2000. Denver, Colo.: Governor's Task Force on Child Welfare, 34p.
Basic rights for families in Colorado who have infants and toddlers with disabilities: staying in charge. ED12/4.2/EA7/1998. [Denver, Colo.] : Early Childhood Connections for Infants, Toddlers, & Family. 1 folded sheet ([6] p.)
Being a kid [videorecording]. ED12/4.2/K53/1999. [Denver, Colo.] : Early Childhood Connections for Infants, Toddlers & Families, Colorado Dept. of Education; [Boulder, Colo.] JFK Partners, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. 1 videorecording (6 min.). Summary: Illustrates providing services and supports to young children with special needs in everyday routines, activities, and places, through vignettes of a physical therapist and a mother working together at a playground.
Chelsea has a great day! [videorecording]: an introduction to quality standards for early childhood care and education services. ED12/4.2/C43/1997. [Denver, Colo.] : Early Childhood Initiatives, Colorado Department of Education. 1 videocassette (20 min.).
Child Find directory. ED12/1.10/2000. [Denver, Colo.] : Colorado Dept. of Education, Special Education Services Unit.
Colorado guidelines for the IFSP process. ED12/4.2/EA7/1998/4. [Denver, Colo.] : Early Childhood Connections for Infants, Toddlers, & Family, 29p.
Colorado quality standards for early childhood care and education services: a planning document. ED1.2/C43/1994. Denver, Colo.: Colorado Dept. of Education: Available from Colorado Foundation for Families and Children.
Colorado's system of care for young children: prenatal-8 years of age commissioned by the State Efforts in Early Childhood Management Team; prepared by First Impressions ... and the Center for Human Investment Policy, Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado at Denver. GO39/2.2/C43/1995. Denver, CO: First Impressions, 67p.
Continuing on track-- as your child grows & learns. ED2.2/C43/1996. [Denver, Colo.] : Colorado Dept. of Education, 1996. 1 folded sheet ([6] p.), Spanish version available.
Do you have questions about your child's development? ED12/4.2/Q3/1999. [Denver, Colo.] : Colorado Dept. of Education, Early Childhood Connections.1 sheet , Spanish version available.
From one parent to another. ED12/4.2/P25/1999. [Denver, Colo.] : Early Childhood Initiatives, Colorado Department of Education13 p., Spanish version available.
Getting ready for your IFSP meeting. ED12/4.2/EA7/1998/2.[Denver, Colo.] : Early Childhood Connections for Infants, Toddlers, & Family, 15p.
A guidebook, early intervention supports & services in everyday routines, activities, and places in Colorado / primary contributors Larry Edelman [et al.] ED12/4.2/G94/1999. Denver, Colo.: Colorado Department of Education, Early Childhood Connections; University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, JFK Partners 13 p.
KidsCount in Colorado. HCP1.12/2000. Denver, Colo.: Colorado Children's Campaign.
Looking for child care? : look for quality. ED12/4.2/C18/1996. Denver, Colo.: Colorado Dept. of Education, Early Childhood Initiatives. 1 folded sheet ([6] p.)
One of the family [videorecording]: a program about four children with unique challenges and the families who love them. ED12/4.2/F21/1999.[Denver, Colo.] : Early Childhood Connections for Infants Toddlers & Families, Colorado Dept. of Education. 1 videorecording (26:30 min.).Summary: "In this video, four families introduce you to the complex world of "special needs" and show how every child is "one of the family."
Of primary interest. ED2.58/quarterly. [Denver, Colo.] : Colorado Dept. of Education: Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children, 1993-1999.
Opportunities for success: guidelines for bringing out the best in all of our students. ED2.2/G95/1996. [Denver, Colo.] : The Dept. of Education, l vol. looseleaf.
Staying on track-- as your child grows & learns. ED2.2/C43/1995. [Denver, Colo.] : Colorado Dept. of Education. 1 folded sheet ([8] p.), Spanish version available.
Supporting the social and emotional development of young children and their families in Colorado: a review of early intervention issues and strategies - Lauren E. Heller, Anita Saranga Coen. HU2/32.2/D49/1996. [Denver, Colo.] : Colorado Dept. of Human Services, Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Service System Program. 53 p.
Where is respite? : (res-pit: an interval of rest or relief): the art of finding temporary care for children and youth with special care needs. HU2/5.2/R31/1995. Denver, Colo.: Division for Developmental Disabilities, 60p.
To borrow any of these publications, contact the State Publications Library, 201 E. Colfax Ave., Room 314, Denver, CO 80203; 303/866-6725; fax 303/866-6940. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Publications may also be available at depository libraries that carry state government documents, or through interlibrary loan. For information, access the Web site: http://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/index.htm
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For additional information, E-Mail: Maureen Crocker, crocker_m@cde.state.co.us