El Paso County Department of Human Services has partnered with Silver Key and others in the Pikes Peak Elder Abuse Coalition (PPEAC) to host a special event to teach seniors and their caregivers about recognizing abuse and mistreatment and taking preventative measures. The free event for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is 10 a.m. to…
Foster families were recognized and thanked for opening their hearts and homes to children in need as the Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized May as National Foster Care Month. “All children deserve and benefit from enduring, positive relationships with caring adults, especially when their own families are in crisis and unable to provide…
There’s a new way to pay child support in the Citizens Service Center building on Garden of the Gods Road. Child support payments may now be submitted by debit or credit card at the El Paso County Child Support Services office using a new kiosk. Those making payments need their card, as well as the…
Small Business Week for the Pikes Peak Region is May 5-9, 2019, and each day includes workshops or events designed to educate, celebrate, and champion local small businesses. “Small businesses are the creators of community and the number one producers for job growth,” said Aikta Marcoulier, executive director of the Pikes Peak Small Business Development…
Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? Small Business Week for the Pikes Peak Region is May 5-9, 2019. Each day includes workshops and events designed to educate, celebrate, and champion small businesses in the Pikes Peak Region. For more information, including details on workshops and special events such…
The Board of County Commissioners Meeting approved a Proclamation marking Child Abuse Prevention Month at the regular April 18, 2019, meeting. Young voices sang exuberantly about home during the regular meeting of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners on Thursday. A group of children and musicians with the Colorado Springs Conservatory performed the song…
The sound of young voices singing joyfully about home on Monday signaled the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month. A large group of children with the Colorado Springs Conservatory performed the song “Home” as the Department of Human Services, County Commissioners and others from the community gathered to mark the start of Child Abuse Prevention…
Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? Each month, the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers a broad range of workshops and events. Here is the lineup for April: Tuesday, April 02, 2019 Developing Your Online Marketing Strategy Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Pikes Peak…
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday recognized the Family Treatment Drug Court. El Paso County is the first county program to receive the accreditation in the state. “This team is leading the state of Colorado in how we serve citizens to become self-sufficient,” said Commissioner Cami Bremer. Family…
Child Abuse Prevention Month begins Monday, April 1, with music and pinwheels at an event with the Colorado Springs Conservatory and the El Paso County Department of Human Services. A large group of children with the Colorado Springs Conservatory will perform the song “Home” as the Department of Human Services and others from the community…
