DENVER EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL

THE VISION OF DENVER'S EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL (THE "COUNCIL") IS THAT DENVER IS A COMMUNITY WHERE THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED. THE COUNCIL ELEVATES THE EARLY CHILDHOOD FIELD THROUGH INNOVATIVE AND INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP, SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO SEE THAT EVERY YOUNG CHILD ACROSS DENVER HAS ACCESS TO QUALITY CHILD CARE, EARLY LEARNING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS AND HEALTH SERVICES THAT HELP THEM ENTER SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. WE DO THIS BY HELPING CAREGIVERS, TEACHERS, AND OTHERS PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES POSSIBLE. WE CONNECT DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM TO MAKE SURE POLICIES AND PRACTICES MEET ALL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN.