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Denver's Great Kids Head Start

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Provides early care and education to prepare children for kindergarten. Learn More... 

 

The 5 By 5 Project 

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Provides opportunities for young children at Denver's top cultural attractions. Learn More...  

 

 
Denver's
After School Maps

Find afterschool programs. Learn More...

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Mayor's Office for Education and Children

Focused on the first two decades of life, from infancy to young adulthood, the Mayor's Office for Education and Children (MOEC) is committed to helping Denver children grow up with the strengths, knowledge, and skills necessary to become confident and successful adults.  

MOEC concentrates on advancing three strategic areas designed to guide young people on a positive path:


Early Childhood Care and Education
 
Provides comprehensive care and education to ensure that preschool age children in Denver have a solid foundation as they prepare for kindergarten and for future school success.  

 

After School and Summer Programs 
Leverages community partnerships to increase access and advance quality out-of–school-time programs that bolster student engagement and academic achievement. 

 

Youth Development  
Brings positive youth development and youth voice into City government by engaging stakeholders to coordinate support for programs, services and opportunities that assist young people in their transition into adulthood.

 

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Events and Announcements
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Community Partners Directory Released

 Denver Celebrates to Keep the Lights on Afterschool

The Denver Quality Afterschool Connection (DQUAC) 2011-2012 Provider Directory is a great source of information to inform schools and others of community-based providers available to expand opportunities for the next school year.

 

Denver hosted a week-long series of events to raise awareness and advocate for quality after-school programs to celebrate the 14th Annual National Lights on Afterschool Day.  Watch the video here.

 

 

 

 

$1 Million for Afterschool Systems-Building

$1 Million to Curb Obesity for Denver Preschoolers

The Wallace Foundation announced a grant of $765,000 along with $250,000 in local match for Denver to strengthen collaborative efforts to support youth programs during non-school hours.  Read the press release here.

More questions? Read the FAQ.

 

Denver's Great Kids Head Start and the Colorado School of Public Health received a $1 million grant from the Colorado Health Foundation to Create a Culture of Wellness in Preschools.  Read the press release here.

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Denver's Youth Agenda

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Connects health, education and safety systems to better support Denver's youth.

Youth Commission

Youth Commission

Advisory body to the Mayor and City Council on issues affecting youth in Denver. 

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Municipal Leadership
MOEC has become a national model of creative and innovative municipal leadership to support children and youth.  

View resources for publications and videos that illustrate how MOEC is achieving promising outcomes.
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