Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success is a non-profit (501c3), community
service agency dedicated to promoting and supporting quality early childhood
care and education in the Estes Park area.
EVICS is funded in part by the Town of Estes Park, through a partnership with
the
Early Childhood Council of Larimer County (ECCLC). Our collaboration with
ECCLC links Estes Park to the early care and education system of the greater
county, providing critical professional and technical support to local early
childhood programs. EVICS supports parents as the child’s first and best
teacher. Services include parent education, resources, referrals and support.
The mission and outreach of EVICS is guided by a local volunteer Board of
Directors, and day-to-day operations are managed by an agency Director.
Services
For
Families:
Financial assistance
through the EVICS Scholarship Program, to Estes Park families who
demonstrate financial need and for whom other funding sources are not
available.
Free resource and referral services for parents and guardians of young children seeking child care or
preschool in the Estes Valley
Parent education classes and seminars – and access to on-going parent support
through our Parents as Teachers Program
Family
Nights- Free monthly event
for PAT families, and open to ALL families in the community with children
ages 0-5. Dinner, parent/child activity and parent discussion time.
For Early Childhood Teachers and Child Care Providers:
Resources and information are available for
program start-up and ongoing support to licensed programs.
Training and Professional Development opportunitiesmeeting licensing requirements
for child care providers, preschool directors and early childhood teachers.
Public education and presentations to local community service organizations and clubs. Research
proves that by investing in early childhood success we can give children the
skills they need to be successful in school and life, ultimately preventing
numerous societal problems. Contact EVICS for a presentation for your
group.
Our Mission
To promote and support quality early childhood care and education for the
children and families of the Estes Valley area.
Board Members
Lesta Johnson – President
Katie Bobowski – Treasurer
Lonnie Erskine – Secretary
Rick Beesley
Vicky Holler
Brenda Humphrey
Kyle Patterson
Katie Sheehan
Sue Strom
Jane Stuart
Supporters
We thank our generous supporters who have invested in Estes Park Children:
