Otero College Child Development Services

It's time for Spring Enrollment! Registration for the 2022-2023 school year begins next week. #HeadStartForward

Get your child’s cash benefits with the #ChildTaxCredit and receive up to $3600 per child without impacting other federal benefits. Check to see if your state benefits are impacted. Even if you are temporarily unemployed, you may still be eligible. File taxes to receive the Child Tax Credit. Free tax assistance is available at getyourrefund.org/kid

Due to the weather, CDS centers will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday, March 22. Staff will be on a one-hour delay. Thank you.

Parents know what they need to support their families. Get your child’s cash benefits with the Child Tax Credit and receive up to $3600 per child to fill your grocery cart, pay rent, repair a car, and more without impacting other federal benefits. Check to see if your state benefits are impacted. File taxes to be eligible for the Child Tax Credit. Free tax assistance is available at getyourrefund.org/kids

Remember, eat your veggies! https://www.cacfp.org/2022/01/27/veggies-first-cookie-monster/ #CACFPweek

Take a look at these #CACFPCreditable recipes! https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/standardized-recipes-cacfp #CACFPweek

CACFP Week is a national education and information campaign sponsored annually the third week of March by the National CACFP Sponsors Association. The campaign is designed to raise awareness of how the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program works to combat hunger. The CACFP brings healthy foods to tables across the country for children in child care centers, homes, and afterschool programs as well as adults in day care.

Otero College Child Development Services is now hiring. Visit https://www.cdsheadstart.com/page/employment-opportunities to apply today!

Register today for a free online parent wellness workshop! Learn about staying active, helping children eat well, eating together, choosing better drinks and other various other topics!

Take a look at this fun recipe for Frozen Yogurt Hearts! If you don't have heart-shaped ice cube trays, you can use any ice cube tray you have on hand.

The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. Find out how to apply here https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap

Replace your child’s toothbrush every three months, or sooner if your child gets sick. Use one toothbrush for each season! Brush up on oral health at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/oral-health.

Last week, families were able to participate in a virtual Dental Family Night with Richard Phillips, RDH, giving a presentation about oral health. Check out the presentation at this link: https://youtu.be/N37M16lkueo

We are looking for a part-time bus monitor in Rocky Ford. Find more information at www.cdsheadstart.com

At this time, all CDS centers will be open and classes will be held Thursday, February 3. Children will be dismissed at noon due to parent-teacher conferences Thursday afternoon.

In anticipation of Wednesday’s predicted snow storm and subzero wind chill temperatures, all CDS campuses will be closed Wednesday, February 2. All classes and activities are cancelled. Staff will not need to report.

Don't forget! Virtual Dental Family Night is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1 for Head Start and Early Head Start families. This is an opportunity to listen to local dental professionals. If you haven't received sign-in information, please contact your Family/Health Advocate or Home Visitor.

Today is #EITCAwarenessDay. There may be extra $$$ waiting for you. Visit https://go.usa.gov/xRFGE to see if you qualify. #IRS

Take a look at some of the ways we help fight the spread of COVID-19.

Don't forget! Virtual Dental Family Night is at 6 p.m. on February 1. This is your opportunity to visit with professionals about the importance of oral health! Contact your Family/Health Advocate or Home Visitor for more information.