CPCD... giving children a head start
Kelsey Gonzales is a dedicated health education professional with experience in developing and implementing health education programs for preschool children and their families at CPCD... giving children a head start since April 2019. Kelsey has also contributed to the Extended School Year program, supporting special needs students as an educational aide. Earlier experience includes a dietetic internship at Keith and Associates, leadership in promoting social justice and diversity at Colorado State University, and serving as President of Active Minds, focusing on mental health advocacy. Kelsey holds a degree in Human Nutrition and Food Science from Colorado State University, which complements a solid foundation in food safety gained during earlier work at the Colorado Renaissance Festival.
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CPCD... giving children a head start
Founded in 1987, CPCD was spun-off from Catholic Charities to manage the Head Start program in El Paso County. CPCD was funded to serve nearly 300 four-year-old children in one program. We now reach more than 1,800 children and their families -- in three core programs. The Head Start and Colorado Preschool Programs serve preschool-aged children and their families, and the Early Head Start program serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers. We also have a community-funded preschool classroom spun out of the Fill A Seat Project that helped raise money to put 16 kids back in the classroom after sequestration took away 142 preschool slots in 2013. Today, we have approximately 350 employees and operate nearly 70 classrooms in El Paso County. Our mission is to prepare children for success in school and in life by providing excellent comprehensive early childhood services in partnership with diverse families and the community. For job opportunities with CPCD, please visit cpcdheadstart.org.