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.

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CPCD... giving children a head start

Steven R. Lewis

Suzette Lemus

Jenna Diedrich

Chloe Redford

Kyleigh Downey

Kelsey Gonzales

Glenda Coto Meckbel

Jamie Tryggestad-Cox (She/Her)

Cindy Hasenbalg

Shana Fraley

Stephanie Nelson

Diana Solis

Marty Kemmer-Contreras

Claire Sanderson

The Family Support Team at CPCD... giving children a head start focuses on providing resources and assistance to families to enhance children's development and success. Comprising Family Advocates and a Coach Family Advocate, the team works directly with families to address their needs, offer guidance, and connect them with community services, ensuring a supportive environment for the children's growth and learning.

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