DENVER, CO — September 23, 2025 —
The Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition (CSPC), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), is proud to announce the second round of recipients for the Friend, Family, and Neighbor (FFN) Support Grant Program. This milestone continues the momentum of Colorado’s historic investment in strengthening community-based childcare options across the state.
The FFN Support Grant Program, established by the Colorado State Legislature in 2022, was the first initiative of its kind in the country. It provides resources, training, and support to FFN childcare providers—who currently care for over 50% of Colorado’s young children, including more than 60% of children aged three and under.
“CDEC celebrates this partnership with the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition and the eight new awardees for the FFN Training and Support Program,” said Dr. Lisa Roy, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. “The momentum from this program speaks to the need to provide outreach and resources to FFN providers across the state as they play a vital role in supporting children and families in Colorado.”“CSPC is thrilled to support more groups who are committed to supporting FFN providers across the state,” said Lorena Garcia, CEO of the Colorado Statewied Parent Coalition. “FFN providers have always been the backbone of the childcare sector and will always be the backbone. We need to keep investment in FFN strong.”
The following organizations have been selected to receive funding in the second round of the FFN Support Grant Program:
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Gunnison County dba Gunnison Hinsdale Early Childhood Council – $42,002.09
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Tutela Institute – $54,846.00
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North Range Behavioral Health – $96,442.49
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Roots Family Center – $61,160.00
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Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County – $66,011.49
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Early Milestones Colorado – $199,780.00
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Mile High United Way – $205,633.45
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Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success – $41,653.70
These awardees will lead efforts to expand professional development opportunities, culturally relevant resources, and programmatic support for FFN providers in their respective communities.
The FFN Support Grant Program will continue to make a lasting impact through 2026, with funding available through December 31 of that year.
For more information about the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition or the FFN Support Grant Program, visit FFN Grant | Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition or contact Abril Fuentes Abril@coparentcoalition.org