A Parent Mentor’s Success Story

“When my mentor is with me in class I feel calmer. She knows what to do and where to help…at the end of the day I feel more relaxed and less worried. My feet don’t hurt from...

Learning through Listening

Valley Settlement was founded upon listening. Ten years ago, two community organizers went door to door throughout neighborhoods in the Roaring Fork Valley to listen to the stories, hopes and dreams...

The 2021-2022 Program Year has Begun!

Slide 1The beautiful fall weather makes for fun outdoor classes for infants and toddlersSlide 1Parent Mentors have successfully returned to volunteer in schools!Slide 1Children in Learning with Love...

Ana Karen’s Story

Ana Karen is a strong mother of three who looks out for her family, her neighbors, and her community. She arrived in the Roaring Fork Valley in 2008 when she was 20 years old, leaving her young...

Fresh off the pages of Chalkbeat

Photo gallery: How a Colorado mobile preschool program shifted gears when coronavirus hit Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado Apr 29, 12:00pm MDT When Colorado schools closed in March because of the...