KidsFlash Blog
Follow the KidsFlash blog to learn more about what’s happening at the Colorado Children’s Campaign and to stay in-the-know about the issues that matter for children in our state.
Capitol Updates: April 17, 2024
The Colorado Children's Campaign policy team is busy working on legislation related to school financing, tax credits, housing assistance, and more.
Black Maternal Health Week
Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) takes place every year from April 11-17. This year marks the eighth anniversary of the BMHW campaign, founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA). BMHW is a week of awareness, activism, and community building.
The West Steps: What Does It Mean to Center Kids in Colorado’s School Funding Formula?
The West Steps Podcast is your resource for all things kids and families during the 2024 Colorado legislative session.
Capitol Updates: April 3, 2024
The Colorado Children's Campaign policy team is busy working on legislation related to tax credits, racial equity, and more.
Family Planning Access for All Coloradans (FPAAC) Coalition 2024 Priorities
This year, FPAAC is prioritizing several legislative, election and implementation initiatives focused on expanding access to family planning services.
The West Steps: How a Family Affordability Tax Credit Could Cut the Child Poverty Rate in Half
The West Steps Podcast is your resource for all things kids and families during the 2024 Colorado legislative session.
Capitol Updates: March 21, 2024: A Budget Paradox
A mid-session budget update highlights the challenges Colorado's tax policy poses to services for kids and families.
The West Steps: Kids Are Losing Health Coverage at an Alarming Rate
The West Steps Podcast is your resource for all things kids and families during the 2024 Colorado legislative session.
Capitol Updates: March 6, 2024
The Colorado Children's Campaign policy team is busy working on legislation related to family planning, school funding, housing, and more.
The West Steps: Could a $1500 Tax Credit Make a Difference for the Caring Economy?
The West Steps Podcast is your resource for all things kids and families during the 2024 Colorado legislative session.
Capitol Updates: February 21, 2024
We're more than a month into the 2024 legislative session and our policy team is busy working on legislation related to family planning, health care, housing, and more.
The Case for Out-of-School Time Funding in Colorado
The Colorado Children’s Campaign is working with partners at the Boys & Girls Club of America and others to explore what it would take for Colorado to make a sustainable, long-term investment in afterschool and out-of-school programs that are so critical for kids and families.