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Pikes Peak United Way Quality of Life Indicators

 

Quality of Life Indicators


The data, or indicators, are quantitative measures of the quality of community life. They reflect a combination of idealism (what we would like to measure) and pragmatism (what we are able to measure) in nine different categories, which reflect a comprehensive view of the community.

 

Vision & Mission

Vision

The Alliance for Kids is dedicated to making El Paso County the best place to raise a child.Child with binoculars

Mission

The Alliance for Kids will serve as a vehicle that brings together agencies and individuals to work collaboratively on a seamless system of care for young children and their families in El Paso County.

In partnership with families, the high quality early childhood services in this system encompasses children from birth to eight years and includes:

  1.        Early Care and Education
  2.        Health
  3.        Mental Health
  4.        Family Support
  5.        Program Quality & Standards — assuring high quality services
  6.        Program Availability — assuring that services are available for everyone
  7.        Professional Development — assuring that staff are well educated
  8.        Public Engagement — assuring that the community supports young children
  9.        Governance — assuring that the Alliance is effective and efficient
  10.        Accountability — assuring that goals are met
  11.        Funding & Finance — assuring adequate funding

 

 

 

The Alliance seeks to impact the local early childhood system by addressing its work through the following committees:

All Alliance
Executive Committee
Health/Mental Health
Professional Development
Early Learning
Family Support & Parent Education 

If you are interested in becoming an Alliance member, contact Kristi Glasper at 719-634-8045.

The All Alliance Committee meets bi-monthly on the first Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4:00.