Stay healthy in 2022! 

Just a gentle reminder to encourage your staff and families to reduce their risk of getting COVID as much as possible. While there is inherent risk in all of our activities, even coming to work, there's lots that can be done to mitigate that risk. These are the same things we have been talking about during the whole course of the pandemic, and they are just as important now. 

1. Wear a mask! Surgical masks are much preferred over cloth masks now, and double masking is even better.
2. Keep your distance whenever possible. Remember, COVID doesn't care if you're eating lunch - if you're next to your coworker and not wearing masks, COVID can spread.
3. Wash your hands often and fully for 20 seconds. Even better, use hand sanitizer.
4. Stay home if you're feeling sick. Omicron COVID can feel like a mild cold.
5. Get tested! Pitkin and Garfield County websites have pages to help you find testing.

Community Health Services is honored to be supporting the child care centers through Kids First as the interim child care consultant.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to Risa at risa.turetsky@aspencommunityhealth.org with any questions. 

           Licensing Corner

Oh dear, what a year (or two)!
We would like to extend our gratitude to you!
 
With open hearts, you all kept in mind the reasons
for the work you do throughout all the seasons!
 
Child care center providers gasped in despair
as they reviewed the new licensing rules with no time to spare.
 
To ensure all providers can lead,  
rules, links, and resources are available to ensure you all can succeed!
 
Your selfless efforts do not go unnoticed and are no surprise.
We are reminded of this with the twinkle in the children’s eyes.
 
The magic of their wonder is a gift day after day.
We hope you continue to enjoy these precious moments as you guide them through their play.
 
Rest assured this calendar year will soon be done.
Please take into consideration this final note and have some fun!
 
Remember to take a daily break, you deserve it for goodness’ sake!
Cheers to you in 2022 and additional stimulus funding heading your way: Federal Stimulus Funding (found on the Office of Early Childhood website, Federal Stimulus Funding tab)

Happy New Year,
Sandy, Mark, Monica & Rebecca

Triad EAP Newsletter – January 2022.

As we venture into 2022, with the knowledge of what the past two years have dealt society, we can't help but wonder, do we bother making resolutions? Will this be the year that life falls into place? In this newsletter, which rings in 2022, we will look at establishing habits that last and making positive changes that benefit our lives.

• DIY: Tips for making your resolutions stick.  Nearly 45 percent of Americans declare New Year resolutions, but it is estimated only 12 percent are successful. Let’s explore what makes us more likely to stick to resolutions. 
• Reframing Your Way through 2022 Webinar: Learn practical steps to use positive reframing strategies to guide your way through 2022. Available on www.triadeap.com beginning Jan. 18.
• Article: The Secret Behind Successful Behavior Change Using the Act2 Method - The Act2 method is a great way to achieve long-term behavior change. 

• A traumatic event, like the devastating Marshall fire, can turn a person's life upside down. To the victims who lost their homes or businesses, Triad EAP extends our sincerest condolences.  To the rescue workers, friends and family members of victims, or those who witnessed it directly or through the media, please remember that our individual reactions to these events are unique.  Our counselors are here to support you through this difficult time.  
• In addition to your EAP benefits, the Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.  Call (800) 985-5990.

• Counseling Benefit for Full Time Employees: You, your spouse or significant other and dependents 26 and under have access to 8 counseling sessions. 
• Counseling Benefit for Part Time Employees: You, your spouse or significant other and dependents 26 and under have access to 3 counseling sessions. 
• 2022 Webinar Calendar: Monthly, on-demand webinars are released on www.triadeap.com. These informative seminars cover a wide range of topics geared to improving overall well-being.  Download the attached flier to preview what we have planned for 2022.
• Website Credentials for https://avanan.url-protection.com/v1/url?o=www.triadeap.com&g=M2QzODM5NjI5MmM3MGIzMA==&h=YTM0YTM0ZmU2MWYyNTc5ZmFjZWFkMjdjNzQ2Mzc5N2Y1OTY3MWUwNTZmMGQ4ZmI0MGE4Yzg4YWVkYmE2ZTk1NA==&p=YXAzOmNpdHlvZmFzcGVuOmF2YW5hbjpvOjU4ZDlkNjE1YmU5NzQyMmExNjBlM2E4MmFmNzc1NTFmOnYxOnQ=

 
Call Triad EAP at (877) 679-1100 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (MST) for more information or to obtain authorization for services. 

Happy New Year,

Triad EAP

Happy New Year.

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