The federal government is currently in a shutdown. At this time, there are no immediate impacts to federally funded child and family programs operated by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Families should continue to access care and services as usual.
We are monitoring the situation closely with federal partners and will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.
For general help:
Call: 1-800-799-5876
Email: cdec_communications@state.co.us
For assistance finding child care,
please call the Colorado Shines Child Care Resource & Referral line at Mile High United Way at 1-877-338-2273, chat a child care navigator at https://unitedwaydenver.org/childcarereferrals, or send an email to childcarereferrals@unitedwaydenver.org. Services available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in English and Spanish.
For more information on Early Childhood Mental Health Specialists,
please call 1-833-326-4411.
For more information about Early Intervention services,
please call 1-888-777-4041.
If you are a child care provider in need of additional assistance,
please click here.
If you are concerned about a child care provider,
please call the Child Care Complaint line at 1-303-866-5958.
If you have questions or concerns about a child's safety or well-being,
please call the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1-844-CO-4-KIDS. A certified call-taker is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year to assist you. Anyone witnessing a child in a life-threatening situation should call 911 immediately.
Raising Colorado Kids Guide is brought to you by the Colorado Office of Early Childhood.
For general help, call 1-800-799-5876 or email cdhs_oec_communications@state.co.us
Raising Colorado Kids is brought to you by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
For general help, call 1-800-799-5876 or email cdec_communications@state.co.us
You're visiting from
