Childcare isn’t just a “family issue” — it’s a workforce issue, an economic issue, and a community well-being issue.
Join Garfield County Public Health for Our Community In Focus: Childcare, an engaging and interactive event designed to bring community members together to talk honestly about the current childcare landscape in Garfield County, what families are experiencing, and what solutions we can build together.
Whether you're a parent, employer, educator, grandparent, caregiver, or simply someone who cares about the future of our community — your voice matters.
EVENT DETAILS
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Doors open at 10:30 AM
Lunch served at 12:30PM
Come early, grab lunch, and get settled before the discussion begins.
WHAT TO EXPECT
1. A brief look at what we’re hearing from local families
2. Real community conversation and shared experiences
3. Updates on current childcare development work happening in Garfield County
4. Opportunities to share what you need, what you’ve seen, and what could help
5. A space for ideas, connection, and forward momentum
WHY THIS MATTERS
Childcare impacts everything: job stability, early childhood development, family stress levels, school readiness, and whether young families can stay in Garfield County long-term. If we want a thriving community, childcare has to be part of the conversation.
This event is designed to be welcoming, approachable, and community-centered — not a lecture, and not a meeting where only a few people talk.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
-Parents and caregivers
-Childcare providers
-Employers and business owners
-Community leaders
-Educators
-Health and human service partners
-Anyone who wants to support families and strengthen Garfield County
Come learn, share, listen, and help shape what childcare can look like in our county.
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