Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success

A nonprofit organization

$5,633 raised by 34 donors

56% complete

$10,000 Goal

Because the first five years of a child's life are the foundation to a successful adulthood, EVICS provides a number of services to the Estes Valley community that supports early childhood. EVICS offers parent education, resources for childcare and preschools, and childcare scholarships.

Testimonials

"I would like to thank the EVICS program which has given me support with scholarships for my child to attend childcare. This has helped me be able to afford the cost of childcare, which I could not do on my own, and be able to have my child in a safe environment where he is learning. I know many families in this community that have been helped by EVICS and I am very thankful."


Giving Activity

Mission

EVICS provides programs and services to strengthen and support children and families in the early years of life and beyond...

EVICS envisions a connected community in the Estes Valley where amilies can thrive! Over the years, we've grown our services to meet the needs of local families.

We are proud to be a trusted organization welcoming ALL families and valuing individual family strengths.

EVICS Family Resoource Center is here so that all families in the Estes Valley have the care, support, and opportunities necessary to grow, learn and succeed.

The first five years of a child's life are a time of great foundational learning; but learning doesn't stop there and neither do the needs of local families.

EVICS provides a number of services to the Estes Valley community that supports early childhood, but as a Family Resource Center, we deliver services that support the ENTIRE family.

EVICS offers many opportunities, services, programs, and connection to resources for local families to include: parent education programs, support and resources for chlidcare, proessional trainings and support for early childhood educators and care providers, English as a Second Language courses, car seat safety checks, expectant Mom's group, Mommy and Me parent networking, organized weekly playgroups, after school Spanish enrichment programs, preschool bilingual storytime, early intervention services and development screenings, cultural celebration programs...

Background Statement

Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) became an official nonprofit in 2005. It was created through grassroots volunteer advocacy by community members concerned by the limited and dwindling supply of services for young children in the Estes Valley, particularly for low-income families. A partnership with the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County (ECCLC) and grant funding from the Town of Estes Park allowed us to begin providing support and resources to licensed early childhood care providers and parents. In 2006, we opened an office, hired a director, and launched a unique local scholarship program, providing assistance to qualifying low-income families for access to licensed child care and education programs. Our team and services continued to grow. In 2019, EVICS became a Family Resource Center (FRC) . As an accredited FRC, EVICS is able to broaden our services to all families of the Estes Valley by using a strengths-based family-centered approach to improve health and well-being with goal setting and family development programming.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success

other names

EVICS Family Resource Center

Year Established

2007

Tax id (EIN)

84-1552138

Category

Education

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

1182 Graves Avenue, Unit A
Estes Park, CO 80517

Mailing

PO Box 3373
Estes Park, CO 80517

Service areas

Larimer County, CO, US

Phone

970-586-3055