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Westminster Public Schools Approved to Serve as Local Coordinating Organization for Adams County

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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. 

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Posted on: March 7, 2024

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Eagle County Paramedic Steve Zuckerman

COLORADO - Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic who passed away responding to a backcountry rescue call in Vail on Friday, February 23, 2024. Flags are being lowered in Zuckerman’s honor on the day of his memorial service.

Steve Zuckerman worked as ski patrol for Beaver Creek for over 25 years. He became a part-time paramedic in 2008, before becoming full-time in 2013. 

Posted on: February 6, 2024

Adams County Health Department (ACHD) Supports Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment’s Recent Action to Protect Clean Air for All

Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) announced the largest state enforcement package against a single facility for air pollution violations to Suncor refinery in Commerce City. Suncor must pay at least $10.5 million toward penalties and projects due to air pollution violations from July 2019 through June 2021. This action is a step toward holding Suncor more accountable for past violations and requires the refinery to take steps to prevent future violations. 

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Posted on: January 9, 2024

Commissioner Emma Pinter Elected Board Chair for 2024

Commissioner Eva Henry Selected as Vice-Chair

On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner Emma Pinter as board chair for 2024. Pinter first took office to represent District 4 as commissioner in 2019 and won re-election in 2022.

Posted on: December 28, 2023

Adams County, VOA Colorado, DRCOG, and Senior Hub Seek Volunteers to Deliver Meals to Older Adults

The nonprofit Senior Hub recently reported it was running out of funds to continue supporting its Meals on Wheels program in Adams County. To ensure Senior Hub’s existing clients continue to receive meal delivery services, Adams County has partnered with Senior Hub, Volunteers of America Colorado (VOA Colorado), and Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) to fund emergency meals while a long-term strategy is developed to continue these services for older adults into the new year.  

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Posted on: December 19, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Fly Half Staff to Honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on all public buildings to honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Nation’s highest court as directed by President Biden. Flags should be at half-staff from midnight Monday, Dec. 18, to sunset Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Governor Polis previously released a statement on the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.  

The text of President Biden’s proclamations reads:

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Posted on: December 12, 2023

Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $8 Million in Open Space Grants

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $8 million in open space grants for 16 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2023 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2023 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.