Executive Director, Stephanie Baer shares what Children’s Outreach Project means to her and shares one family’s experience with C.O.P.  Stephanie outlines her background, as well as some of C.O.P.’s current goals and projects.

The Junior League of Denver (JLD) is committed to helping foster parent/child relationships at Children’s Outreach Project. During both the 2006-07 and 2007-08 school years, JLD volunteers have run the Kids Connect program at C.O.P., encouraging parents to become active participants in their children’s education through early brain development activities. Activities and dinner are hosted twice each month during the school year and families must commit to attending all sessions to participate. The average number of families enrolled is 15. Parents are encouraged to bring all of their children, regardless of where they are enrolled in school.

The Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC) was founded in 2004 to enhance quality early childhood development opportunities. ECPAC also focuses on health, mental health, parent education and family support within the community. The Foundation applied for, and received federal funding in 2005 to assist them in these efforts.

Executive Director, Stephanie Baer, shares what goes on inside the “big balloon” on Pecos Street. Marla Ledezma, parent of two C.O.P. students, and eventually an employee of C.O.P., shares her personal experience with the school.

Founder, Jeanne Knudson and Executive Director, Stephanie Baer share Children’s Outreach Project’s history and describe the critically needed services that take place within the walls of C.O.P.  Learn where the school came from and why we do what we do.