Kids in Focus
Kids in Focus is an annual research brief series that explores some of the most pressing issues shaping children’s well-being and opportunities to thrive in Colorado. Each brief highlights key data, identifies where gaps and inequities exist, and spotlights promising solutions and opportunities for action.
Together, Kids in Focus provides a clear, accessible look at what Colorado’s kids and families need, and where policymakers and communities can make a meaningful difference.
Join us for three 30-minute webinars exploring different topics about child well-being. Click below to register.
Thursday, October 15 at 9:30 AM: Proof It Works: Public Investments Reduce Colorado Childhood Poverty
Thursday, October 22 at 9:30 AM: Too Far From Care: Closing The Gap In Colorado’s Pediatric Access
Colorado Can Read: Building the Nation’s Next Literacy Success Story
Reading by the end of third grade is the foundation for everything that follows in a child's education. Yet nearly 60% of Colorado third graders are not proficient in reading and writing, and that number has remained largely unchanged for a decade.
