Bold action needed to fund care across the continuum – join us to learn more!
Caregiving, in all the ways it happens in children’s lives, is essential and should be respected, prioritized, and funded accordingly. The Growing Our Future Coalition is comprised of 18 Colorado-based organizations that are committed to supporting early childhood.
New fact sheet details housing insecurity experienced by nation’s child care providers
One in four child care providers surveyed from March 2021 to December 2022 reported difficulty affording housing, according to a recently released fact sheet from RAPID, a project of the Stanford Center on Early Childhood Education.
SNAP Emergency Allotments have ended in Colorado
Due to congressional action earlier this year, a pandemic-era policy that increased the amount of money for food many Coloradans received through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has now been discontinued.
Become a Teach Plus Fellow and serve as a leading advocate in CO education policy
The Teach Plus Colorado Policy Fellowship is a highly selective leadership opportunity for outstanding teachers in our state. Teach Plus trains teachers to understand education policy as a lever for student success.
Fast Fact – March 17, 2023
In 2020, 5.4% of Colorado children under 19 (nearly 70,000 kids) went without health insurance, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Small Area Health Insurance Estimates.
Capitol Update: Another unanimous vote for a priority bill
Another Children’s Campaign priority bill was unanimously approved by a committee this week! HB23-1186, which would allow people going through the eviction process to participate in hearings remotely via video or teleconference, received all "Yes" votes in the House Finance Committee on Thursday.
Implementation of improvements to Colorado’s TANF program moves forward
The Children’s Campaign testified at the State Board of Human Services on March 3 to support a set of rules that would streamline key processes for families enrolled in Colorado’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
The West Steps: What you need to know about Healthy School Meals for All
Ashley Wheeland, Director of Public Policy at Hunger Free Colorado, joins us this week on The West Steps to talk about Healthy School Meals for All (HSMA).
CDC spotlights teen struggles with mental health and importance of school support
In 2021, nearly three out of every five teenage girls in the country reported that they felt persistently sad or hopeless for weeks in a row, and one in three teenage girls seriously considered suicide. These are just two troubling findings in a recent report from the CDC.
Inform the development of Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program
Hunger Free Colorado is seeking input to inform the development of Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program. This is an excellent opportunity to weigh in, share what you value about school meals, and make recommendations.
Speak Up for Kids Day is still a resource for you
As the halfway point of the legislative session approaches, we're reflecting on our 2023 policy advocacy event: Speak Up for Kids Day. Watch our video for footage of this year’s event!
Find tax filing resources, services, and more at Get Ahead Colorado’s website
Tax Day is April 18, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Get Ahead Colorado program connects communities across the state to free tax resources.