Friends, Family and Neighbor (FFN)
Being a member of a local network, directly positively impacts your work as a child care provider, preschool teacher, early childhood education professional, and leader!
Through regularly scheduled trainings and workshops, networking and social events, our annual conference, and more, the EVICS Family Resource Center supports YOU in being the best FFN you can be. Our connections with local, Larimer County, and state entities, helps to efficiently connect you to the larger movement, grant opportunities, licensing updates, and more!
FFN Training Cohort Program – EVICS Family Resource Center
The Friends, Family, and Neighbor (FFN) Training Cohort Program through EVICS Family Resource Center is designed to support and strengthen informal caregivers who play a vital role in early childhood care. This program provides practical training, resources, and peer support to individuals caring for children within their family or community networks.
Participants will engage in a cohort-based learning experience that builds skills in child development, safety, positive behavior support, and early learning practices. The program also offers connection to community resources, guidance on navigating caregiving challenges, and opportunities to learn alongside others in similar caregiving roles.
Through this supportive and accessible training model, EVICS aims to empower FFN caregivers with the knowledge and confidence to provide safe, nurturing, and developmentally supportive care for children in their homes and communities.
Upcoming Training and Events
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CPR & First Aid
CPR & First Aid Trainings are offered twice a year (Fall and Spring) for our EC Leadership Network. If you need assistance connecting to trainings outside of these two dates, please contact us.
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CO Office of Early Childhood
Training opportunities are offered online the the PDIS website. More information can be found through the Colorado Office of Early Childhood website.
Youth Early Childhood Cohort
Passionate teens are encouraged to join our babysitter cohort where you can get real life experience and training to begin your career in Early Childhood Education.
Annual Estes Valley Early Childhood Conference
CANCELLED FOR 2022! See you next year!
What happens when you mix a mountain retreat with a leading experts in Early Childhood Education, a little wine and some amazing opportunities for networking and socializing? You get the Estes Valley Early Childhood Conference (EVECC). Each year in the month of April, we offer this event extremely discounted for EC Leaders in our local network.