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.
The West Steps: The importance of play in early childhood
What can policymakers do to make sure kids have time for play in early childhood? It's an important question as Colorado begins to set quality standards for child care providers and school districts participating in its Universal Preschool Program.
Enroll in health insurance as you file your taxes
Coloradans who missed the open enrollment deadline in January can still sign up for health coverage as a result of the Tax Time Enrollment Program.
Across Our Network
Below, you will find a list of engagement opportunities from our various partners across the state.
Fast Fact – March 31, 2023
In 2021, the median household income in Colorado rose to $82,228. Economic prosperity, however, continues to vary significantly across the state. In 2021, median household income ranged from $35,416 in Costilla County to $129,839 in Douglas County.
Gun violence at East High School: Change is necessary – and possible
The Children's Campaign shares resources and a call to action after gun violence at East High School in Denver.
Capitol Update: Priorities on reproductive health care and remote eviction are in the mix
Things are really picking up at the State Capitol! Bills are moving through the legislature, the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) is wrapping up its work on the state budget, and the General Assembly is having some long days and nights debating policy.
Play More, Learn More: Join us to discuss the importance of play in early childhood
Please join the Children’s Campaign and our partners from Save the Children Action Network, Clayton Early Learning, Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance, Trust for Learning, and Raise Colorado on Thursday, April 6 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. to learn about the value of play in early childhood.
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.