History, Mission & Vision
Who We Are
Our History
The Family Center/La Familia has served working families in Northern Colorado since 1995, and is one of 33 family resource centers in the state. Our center is seen as a safe and a trusted space, where children and families learn and connect with each other improving social skills, reducing social isolation, developing leadership skills, and gaining access to community resources. Our high-quality Early Childhood Education Program serves more than 75 children whose parents work and attend school. “El Nidito” opened its doors in 2000, to respond to the community’s desire for affordable and accessible early childhood education. Our center has been significantly investing in quality improvements including educational, social, and emotional support interventions for children and staff and is a Colorado Shines Level 5 rated early childhood center. Our leadership and board of directors are dedicated to steering our efforts in delivering culturally competent services and promoting a highly valued early childhood education workforce
Our Mission
Working alongside diverse families we provide high quality childcare and supportive services, with an emphasis on cultural attunement with the Latinx community. This work is done with an explicit vision of creating a community in which all families are safe, supported, and thriving.
What is a Family Resource Center?
Family Resource Centers provide family support services to vulnerable families with children of all ages, no matter how a family is composed. Resource centers look different depending on the needs of each community, many offer childcare and other early childhood supports, like home visiting services and play groups. General services include access to basic needs, social capital, family driven goal setting, system navigation, and dedicated case management including protective factors assessment to keep families strong, with the ultimate objective of increasing that family’s well-being and economic stability.
Through a holistic approach The Family Center/ La Familia supports families through the provision of three pillars of service: Early Childhood Education & Care (El Nidito), Family Support Services, and Mi Voz a leadership development program.
Pillars of Service
El Nidito / Early Childhood Education
El Nidito, a state-licensed, Colorado Shines level 5 rated, early care and education program, providing a multicultural and bilingual experience for up to 75 children and families every day.
Family Support Services
Bilingual home and community-based services utilizing a strengths-based family-centered approach and education opportunities to support the whole family.
Mi Voz / Leadership & Advocacy
Mi Voz is dedicated to making positive changes in mobile home parks and the North College corridor by utilizing community strengths to create community-led solutions.