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First Impressions of Routt County
Routt County’s Early Childhood Council
We are a dynamic organization dedicated to promoting the well-being and development of children during their crucial early years. Founded on the principle that every child deserves a strong start in life, we strive to provide support, resources, and advocacy for families, educators, and service providers.
Thrive by 5 is a community-driven initiative focused on securing sustainable investments in early childhood systems so that everyone in Routt County can thrive.
Routt County Child Care Needs Assessment Report
To identify a plan to address gaps in the system, the Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation (CSFF) and First Impressions of Routt County commissioned this needs assessment in October 2022 to clearly understand the state of early care and education (ECE) in the county.
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Between October 2022 and July 2023, researchers from the Butler Institute for
Families at the University of Denver (Butler) collected data to understand the
supply of and demand for ECE services of children birth through age 8 in
Routt County. The needs assessment used secondary data, interviews and
focus groups, and surveys to collect data from ECE providers, families, and
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