Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)

Financial assistance for child care.

Head Start Colorado

Head Start programs provide wide-ranging services for low-income children from birth to elementary school at no cost. The program is child-centered, family-focused and community-based. Head Start encourages the role of parents as their child's first and most important teachers.

Colorado Shines

Find licensed childcare providers who are trained in best practices for social and emotional learning

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

A free, voluntary caregiver support program for parents and caregivers caring for children ages six and under who desire extra support to foster the social-emotional development and mental health of the children in their care. ECMH services vary based on the needs and goals of the clients. Services may be very brief, but on average take about 4-6 months to complete and each session lasts 1 to 1.5 hours. ECMH Consultation is typically delivered in early childhood settings including child care, home visiting, medical home, and other settings as appropriate both in-person or via telehealth by trained mental health professionals