CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For UPDATE FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
INTERIM COMMITTEE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL READINESS
Date Jul 10, 2018
Location HCR 0112
Update from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Committee Discussion Only
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11:22:59 AM |
Erin Ulric, Deputy Director, Prevention
Services Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(department), came to the table to begin her presentation [Attachment F].
She spoke about several of the department's programs that pertain
to early childhood and school readiness, including the "I am Moving,
I am Learning" curriculum, which is a teacher-led physical education
curriculum; the "9 Ways to Grow Healthy Colorado Kids" campaign;
the department's recommendations pertaining to breastfeeding, developmental
screening, immunizations, and maternal mental health; the Child Fatality
Prevention System; the Essentials for Childhood program; Women, Infants,
and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition services; the Child and Adult
Care Food Program; and statewide family-planning initiatives. She
answered questions from the committee.
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