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.
Your reproductive health care program could be eligible for this grant
ReproCollab is now accepting applications for its Protect and Expand Contraceptive Access grant. This funding opportunity is for clinics and local health agencies with contraceptive care programs in Colorado.
Fast Fact – Feb. 10, 2023
Together, Medicaid and CHP+ insure nearly half of all Colorado children, many of whom might not have had access to health insurance otherwise.
Capitol Update: Nearly halfway through session, several health and safety packages are introduced
We are quickly approaching the halfway mark of the 2023 legislative session! Colorado lawmakers have had more than 400 bills, resolutions, and memorials introduced for their consideration.
We are hiring a Grants Manager!
The Grants Manager raises funds to support our mission, working closely with the Director of Development and internal content experts to develop, submit, report on, and maintain records related to grants from national and local funders.
Implementation update: The Division of Insurance moves forward rules to establish a Special Enrollment Period for pregnancy as required by Cover All Coloradans
Together with nearly ten partner organizations, we submitted comments in support of a proposed regulation that will create new opportunities to enroll in insurance as a pandemic-era policy that kept people enrolled in public coverage comes to an end.
Welcome our new board members
Join us in welcoming Shanna Farmer, Tallerita Tunney-Rogers, Kait Schwartz, and Kerry Tipper to the Children’s Campaign Board of Directors.
What school leaders can do to help their students stay on Medicaid
As continuous Medicaid coverage unwinds and Coloradans must take active steps to maintain their health insurance, educators and school leaders are in a prime position to spread information about this significant change.
The Abortion Defense Network has launched
Six national reproductive rights legal organizations have launched the Abortion Defense Network, a new coordinated structure designed to meet the legal needs of abortion patients, providers, and supporters in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s overturning.
Fast Fact – March 3, 2023
Health insurance is critical to both the well-being of Colorado children and the economic security of their families. In fiscal year 2021-2022, Medicaid covered 47% of our state’s children.
Capitol Update: Our eviction hearing bill flies through its first bipartisan hearing
Even with a short work week, the Children's Campaign had a very productive few days at the State Capitol. One of our priority bills, which will allow folks to participate remotely in eviction proceedings, received overwhelming approval from the House Judiciary Committee.