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From Kindergartner to Kindergartner: “What It’s Important to Know”

This charming 5 minute video features kindergarten students sharing "What it's important to know" about kindergarten. Great for showing to preschoolers getting ready to transition to kindergarten.  

The Transition to Kindergarten: A Review of Current Research and Promising Practices to Involve Families

The brief begins with an overview of the concept of transition and its importance to school success. It then examines transition practices that focus on families, considering both practices and key players in implementation; it includes examples of promising transition practices that involve families. It concludes with the presentation of a framework for the development of school and program transition teams that value family involvement.  

National Black Child Development Institute

The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) is at the forefront of engaging leaders, policymakers, professionals and parents around critical and timely issues that directly impact black children and their families. BCDI-Denver, the local affiliate, is a group of early childhood experts, parents and professionals who have come together to create a trusted organization that will, with support from the national office, implement programs and provide resources addressing early learning, health and wellness, family engagement and literacy. BCDI's work will engage in advocacy that focuses on achieving positive outcomes for black children and families.  

Colorado Crisis Services[:es]Servicios de crisis de Colorado (Colorado Crisis Services)

The hardest part about getting help for a mental health, substance use, or emotional issue is knowing where to begin – especially when an issue reaches a crisis point. Colorado Crisis Services provides free, confidential, and immediate help for any mental health, substance use, or emotional concern, 24/7/365. Call 844-493-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained professional who will provide immediate support and connect you, or someone you know, to further resources. Colorado Crisis Services is also a resource for case managers and all professionals connected with the child welfare system, Division of Youth Corrections, domestic violence victim services providers, and anyone working with at-risk families. Mental health is one of the most common reasons why a child or youth involved with the child welfare system is in congregate care. A child or youth's mental health issues may be addressed at a lower level by better connecting families with the services available through Colorado Crisis Services. Help get kids the right care, at the right time, in the right place.[:es]La parte más difícil de obtener ayuda para la salud mental, el abuso de sustancias o los problemas emocionales es saber dónde iniciar; especialmente cuándo el problema llega al punto de crisis. Los Servicios de Crisis de Colorado (Colorado Crisis Services) proveen ayuda gratuita, confidencial e inmediata para cualquier inquietud de salud mental, abuso de sustancias o emocional, 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana, 365 días al año. Hable al número 844-493-TALK (8255) para conversar con un profesional capacitado que le proveerá apoyo inmediato y le conectará a usted, o a alguien que usted conoce, a más recursos. Los Servicios de Crisis de Colorado también son un recurso para administradores de casos (case managers) y para todos los profesionales conectados con el sistema de asistencia social para niños (child welfare system), División de Corrección de Jóvenes (Division of Youth Corrections), proveedores de servicios para víctimas de violencia doméstica y cualquier persona que trabaja con familias en riesgo. La salud mental es una de las razones más comunes por la cual los niños o jóvenes involucrados con el sistema de asistencia social para niños se encuentran en cuidado colectivo o institucional (congregate care). Los problemas de la salud mental de un niño o de un joven se pueden tratar en un menor nivel al conectar a las familias de mejor manera con servicios disponibles mediante Servicio de Crisis de Colorado. Ayude a los niños y jóvenes obtener el cuidado correspondiente en el momento correcto, y en el lugar correcto. 1054,1028,1066  

BUILD Initiative

The BUILD Initiative works with early childhood leaders within states and nationally to better prepare young children to thrive and succeed. We support state leaders from both the private and public sectors as they work to set policy, offer services and advocate for children from birth to age five.