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.
Black children and families in Colorado are still experiencing the effects of systemic racism
The Colorado Children’s Campaign is committed to advocating for Black children and families to ensure they have the resources and support they need to thrive in their communities. But what might that look like today?
The Children’s Campaign’s commitment to school safety
We have updated and re-published our school safety brief to reflect the most recent research available about the factors that contribute the most to safe school environments.
LGBTQ+ youth in Colorado need better support. Here’s what schools and communities can do.
Even states that have not advanced such bills – including Colorado, with its strong rights-affirming and antidiscrimination laws – are proving vulnerable to a culture that is increasingly hostile to LGBTQ+ people.
COVID-19 relief funds continue to buoy struggling infant and toddler care system
A recent report from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) emphasizes the importance of continued funding to infant and toddler programs and providers.
Reflecting on eight years of change in Colorado’s health policy landscape
The Children's Campaign's outgoing Vice President of Health Initiatives reflects on eight years of efforts to change health policy to support Colorado kids and families.
Support the Child Care for Working Families Act
The Child Care for Working Families Act, introduced by Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), aims to tackle widespread inequities in child care and early education for families and providers.
Congressional debt bill would harm children and families
The Children’s Campaign is deeply concerned by cuts to crucial programs that support families in U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s debt-limit-and-cuts bill, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. These cuts will increase poverty and harm Colorado children and families.
Welcome Trenton White to our team!
Earlier this month, we welcomed Trenton White to the Children’s Campaign team as our new Grants Manager! Originally from Kalamazoo, MI, Trenton has lived in Colorado for several years — previously working in development and communications with RISE Colorado.
Capitol Updates: The 2023 legislative session adjourns sine die
The 2023 legislative session has officially wrapped! The Colorado General Assembly has completed 120 days of work, and the Children's Campaign is so proud of the progress made with our amazing partners, advocates, and policymakers.
Capitol Updates: With three days left, all our priorities are complete!
There are only a few short days left in the 2023 legislative session! Our 120-day countdown comes to an end on Monday, and the Children's Campaign is already celebrating because the priority policies we set out to complete are all done!
The West Steps: What does research tell us about how to create safe schools?
Episode 9 of The West Steps explores school safety with Dr. Beverly Kingston, Director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at University of Colorado Boulder, and Leslie Colwell, our Vice President of Youth Success Initiatives.
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service seeking public comment on proposed school meals rule
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking public comments through the Federal Register on a proposed rule that would allow more schools to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and provide no-cost school meals to all students.