CPCD... giving children a head start
Stephanie Nelson serves as a Family Advocate at Early Connections Learning Centers and CPCD... giving children a head start since August 2018. Previous experience includes volunteering at the Fostering Hope Foundation from January 2018 to February 2019, and educational pursuits as a full-time student at Colorado State University-Global Campus from January 2017 to April 2018, where a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences was obtained. Stephanie's earlier work includes roles as an In-home Cleaner at Kate and Stephanie Home Cleaning and as an Art Teacher with Young Rembrandts Franchise. Currently, Stephanie is pursuing a Master's degree in Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver, expected to complete in August 2028.
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.