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Congress must act by Sept. 30 to ensure that families continue to receive these essential home visiting services which support positive parenting, improve maternal and child health, and promote child development and school readiness.
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Due to the passage of HB22-1259, a 10% increase in Basic Cash Assistance (BCA) to recipients of Colorado’s TANF program came into effect on July 1.
View PostBy increasing access to these services for these populations, more Coloradans will have access to vital resources which help families decide if and when they want to have children.
View PostThe Colorado primary elections are on June 28. On Monday, voters began receiving their ballots in the mail. While voting begins June 20, it is not too late to register to vote in this important election.
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On May 26, Gov. Polis hosted a signing for several bills related to our public education system. Two of our priorities, SB22-202 and HB22-1376, were among them!
View PostThe Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) recently released an analysis and state-by-state funding guide of a recently proposed federal budget reconciliation package that would provide billions in child care support for children and families.
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The 2022 legislative session has adjourned Sine Die! It has been a whirlwind of a session. At the Children’s Campaign, we are so proud to say that all our legislative priorities were accomplished.
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Welcome back to The West Steps! We are joined by Riley Kitts, Government Affairs Director at the Colorado Children’s Campaign, for our final conversation of season four.
View PostWelcome back to The West Steps! Today, we return to a highly complex and often misunderstood topic: Colorado’s school funding system, and specifically local “mill levy override” funding.
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There are less than three weeks left in the 2022 legislative session! That means things are moving…and moving fast.
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