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Westminster Public Schools Approved to Serve as Local Coordinating Organization for Adams County
Posted on: August 2, 2022
Adams County, in partnership with Westminster Public Schools, is proud to announce Westminster Public Schools has been approved to act as a Local Coordinating Organization (LCO) for Adams County and provide universal pre-K and support in the early childhood development sector. The new Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) approved the application earlier this week.
“Governor Polis and his team’s leadership made this opportunity available to all Coloradans, and we’re ready to capitalize on that opportunity,” said Glenn Robinson, Deputy Director of the Adams County Human Services Department. “We are most proud of the relationships we’ve strengthened to make meaningful programs and supports available to children and families. Dedicated funding and innovation geared toward improving educational outcomes for Adams County children is not only exciting and necessary, it’s truly life changing.”
The Adams County Board of Commissioners; local school districts—including Westminster Public Schools, Adams 14, Adams 12, Mapleton Public Schools, and Brighton 27J; and the Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC) all prioritize expanding early childhood education access and services to every corner, neighborhood, and resident of the county.
This step toward positive outcomes for Adams County youth will include:
• Early learning and Kindergarten readiness
• Healthcare services and family well-being
• Supplemental supports (e.g. Child Care Assistance Program)
• Workforce reskilling and upskilling for parents with child support orders
“We are excited by the opportunities that come from the LCO model,” said Mat Aubuchon, Executive Director of Learning Services at Westminster Public Schools. “This model allows for greater collaboration across Adams County and development of a system allowing equitable access to families seeking early childhood services. As a long-time leader in early childhood education, we believe the LCO collaborative model will pay dividends for families and young children.”
“As one of the 34 early childhood councils serving Colorado, the Adams County LCO partnership will strengthen our local collaborative efforts to increase access to affordable and high-quality early childhood and family services,” said Lisa Jansen Thompson, ECPAC’s Executive Director. “We look forward to a stronger and more intentional commitment to both young children and families and to those who provide critical services and supports for improved outcomes for our youngest residents.”
LCOs are community agencies or organizations responsible for supporting local access and equitable delivery of early childhood and family support programs. These organizations foster partnerships, create alignment, and establish a comprehensive, locally supported plan for providing these programs equitably.
Any government or non-profit entity involved with their community’s early childhood system can apply to serve as an LCO. This includes, but is not limited to, county or municipal government agencies, school districts, early childhood councils, family resource centers, special taxing districts, Head Start grantees, and more.
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Passing of Indiana Representative Jackie Walorski
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until midnight August 4, 2022, in honor of the passing of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski from Indiana, as directed by President Biden. Governor Polis fondly remembers his time serving with Rep. Walorski in the United States Congress and expresses personal feelings and condolences to friends, families, and colleagues.
Posted on: August 2, 2022
Westminster Public Schools Approved to Serve as Local Coordinating Organization for Adams County
Adams County, in partnership with Westminster Public Schools, is proud to announce Westminster Public Schools has been approved to act as a Local Coordinating Organization (LCO) for Adams County and provide universal pre-K and support in the early childhood development sector. The new Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) approved the application earlier this week.
Posted on: July 18, 2022
Adams County to Host National Association of Counties (NACo) 2022 Annual Conference
Adams County will host approximately 3,000 attendees for the NACo annual conference at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center July 20 – 24.
Posted on: July 7, 2022
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Victims of the Shooting in Highland Park, Illinois
DENVER — Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, July 9, 2022 as a mark of respect for the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated on July 4, 2022 by a gunman at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois as proclaimed by President Biden.
The text of the President’s proclamation reads:
Posted on: June 29, 2022
Riverdale Animal Shelter Free Adoption Event
Riverdale Animal Shelter, like many shelters in the Denver Metro area, has been taking in a higher number of animals this year. To help more adoptable pets at their shelter find loving homes, adoption fees will be waived for pets six months and older Friday, July 1, and Saturday, July 2.
Posted on: June 29, 2022
Prost! Craft Brewing is Moving Their Headquarters to Northglenn
Prost! Craft Brewing is moving their headquarters to Northglenn. With support from Adams County Commissioners and many community partners, this economic development investment will support the revitalization of the Northglenn Marketplace and will be an exciting place for the community to gather.
Prost will not only provide a local entertainment venue, it will bring more jobs to Northglenn and Adams County.
Posted on: June 23, 2022
A Tribute to Bob Sakata
Celebrated Colorado grower Bob Sakata, 96, died June 7. Bob was a pillar in the community of Brighton and a long time farmer in the area.
Posted on: June 7, 2022
Summer 2022 Photo Contest
Did you capture a great photo in Adams County? It could be featured on an Adams County traffic signal box or in our Adams County publications and website.
This competition is open to all Adams County residents, and photographers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. We are looking for beautiful images captured within the county with an emphasis on landscape and urban settings. You can submit as many high-resolution photographs as you would like. Photographs captured at seven megapixels or larger are required.
Posted on: June 3, 2022
Noel Bernal Appointed as Adams County Manager
At a special public hearing on Friday, June 3, the Adams County Board of Commissioners appointed Noel Bernal as County Manager.
Bernal comes from the City of Brownsville, Texas, where he has served as City Manager since 2018. He will start with the county on Monday, Aug. 8.
Posted on: May 25, 2022
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Victims of the Shooting in Highland Park, Illinois
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, July 9, 2022 as a mark of respect for the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated on July 4, 2022 by a gunman at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois as proclaimed by President Biden.
The text of the President’s proclamation reads: