Resources and events to support Black maternal mental health
The Colorado Maternal Mental Health Collaborative and Framework has compiled multiple resources to spotlight the landscape of Black maternal mental health and the importance of recognizing the unique challenges Black women and birthing people face when seeking care.
Your teen could join the Youth Partnership for Health!
The Youth Partnership for Health (YPH) is a youth advisory council for state, local, and community stakeholders – and it is recruiting new members. If you are a parent, caregiver, or educator to kids ages 13-19, make sure to share information about the YPH with them!
Fast Fact – Feb. 24, 2023
More than one in five of Colorado's 2-year-olds is not fully protected from preventable diseases like polio, mumps, measles and whooping cough.
Capitol Update: Early childhood funding and a press conference for working families
We are officially a third of the way through the 2023 legislative session. So far, more than 400 bills and resolutions have been introduced at the Capitol, and policy changes are making their way through the legislative process.
ACTION ALERT: Urge your legislator to invest in Colorado’s Family Planning Program
Colorado can alleviate some of the pressure on families and reproductive health providers by investing in a program that is proven to work: the Family Planning Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE). Join the Action Alert today!
Submit comments today to help improve the WIC food package
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking public comments on a proposed rule that updates food packages for WIC enrollees to better meet their dietary needs.
UPK application deadline extended
The deadline for Colorado families to apply for Universal Preschool (UPK) has been extended to Feb. 24. In addition, applications have reopened for families that have already applied so that they can reevaluate their choices and make sure they select the provider that best meets their needs.
Parents’ voices should be centered as we develop quality standards for universal pre-K
Last month, the RAPID Project, a national early childhood and family well-being survey that launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, released a report that detailed how parents feel about their children's development and overall progress.
Apply for funding from the Office of Gun Violence Prevention by Feb. 23
Colorado’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) is offering awards up to $50,000 for projects that advance its goals.
Fast Fact – Feb. 17, 2023
In the fall of the 2022-23 school year, 12% of Colorado’s students in grades PK-12 were enrolled in special education and received specially designed instructional programs to meet their needs.
Capitol Update: Our priority bill on access to eviction hearings, introduced!
What an incredible week under the Gold Dome! Another one of our priority bills hit the legislature as House Bill 23-1186: Remote Participation in Eviction Proceedings was introduced and assigned to the House Judiciary Committee.
The West Steps: Keeping Colorado kids covered in 2023 and beyond
This week on The West Steps, our guests provide an overview of how Medicaid enrollment policies have changed since the pandemic and share their knowledge and perspectives on the upcoming Medicaid continuous eligibility unwind.