2026 Policy Preview Webinar: Early Childhood & K-12 Education
With the 2026 legislative session set to start in January, Colorado Children’s Campaign leaders and policy experts offered insight into the most important issues facing kids and families in the areas of economic security and health.
2026 Policy Preview Webinar: Health & Economic Security
With the 2026 legislative session set to start in January, Colorado Children’s Campaign leaders and policy experts offered insight into the most important issues facing kids and families in the areas of economic security and health.
How Can We Make Sure Colorado’s Efforts to Support Kids Experiencing Extreme Poverty Are Working?
For kids experiencing extreme poverty, living on less than $14,000 a year, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is one of the most targeted efforts available to support their immediate needs while also setting them up for a stronger future.
Homelessness and Colorado’s Children: Why We Need to Look Closer
More Colorado children are experiencing homelessness. Nearly 23,000 PK-12 public school students experienced homelessness during the 2023-24 school year — a 28% increase from the year before.
Nearly 1 in 4 Colorado Parents Are Dissatisfied With Their Child Care. Here’s Why.
According to "Colorado Parents Need Help Affording Child Care: Insights From the Baby & You Survey," nearly one in four parents reported that their current child care arrangement was not their preferred arrangement, while 60% did not have a regular child care arrangement for their one-year-old.
Statement: A Government Shutdown Puts Thousands of Colorado Kids at Risk
The longer a shutdown continues, the more likely it is that funding, programs, and services will be disrupted.
Colorado Finally Receives 2025 Federal School Funding, but Kids and Schools Deserve Consistent Investment
Statement on release of federal funding.
Millions of dollars in federal funding for Colorado schools are missing. What happens next?
Just weeks before the start of the school year, the Colorado Department of Education is missing tens of millions of dollars in funding for programs that support students learning English; professional development; out-of-school time programming; and more.
One Big Beautiful Bill: What does it mean for Colorado kids?
What does the One Big Beautiful Bill mean for kids?
Letter from Heather Tritten: The One Big Beautiful Bill and federal school funding delays will hurt kids’ education, health, more
A letter from Heather Tritten amid funding cuts and delays.
The 2025 KIDS COUNT in Colorado! Data Book is here!
The 2025 edition of the KIDS COUNT in Colorado! Data Book provides the most up-to-date data on issues affecting kids and families and offers policy recommendations for our state to move forward in a more equitable and effective manner. The report tracks child well-being at the state and county level