KidsFlash Blog

Our KidsFlash blog helps child advocates and policymakers stay up to date on the latest child well-being news around the state. In our weekly newsletter, you can find data and research on child health, early childhood, youth success, family economic prosperity and more. During the legislative session, KidsFlash also serves as a resource to help track important legislation and policies affecting Colorado's kids. Get the inside scoop on the Children's Campaign's outreach efforts including information on important fundraising and advocacy events, as well as efforts being undertaken by the It's About Kids and Circle of Friends networks. The KidsFlash blog is your connection to the resources and information you need to make a difference in the lives of Colorado's children. Subscribe to KidsFlash today to receive our posts in the form of our weekly e-newsletter.

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Congressional debt bill would harm children and families

Congressional debt bill would harm children and families

Written by: Children's Campaign
Date Posted: May 12, 2023

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.

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Welcome Trenton White to our team!

Written by: Children's Campaign
Date Posted: May 12, 2023

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.

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Capitol Updates: The 2023 legislative session adjourns sine die

Written by: Children's Campaign
Date Posted: May 12, 2023

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.

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Capitol Updates: One more week, 300 more bills to vote on 

Written by: Children's Campaign
Date Posted: April 28, 2023

We are entering into the last full week of the 2023 legislative session. That’s right, nearly 120 days have flown by! While we anticipate a handful of bills have yet to be introduced, more than 600 pieces of legislation have already come before the legislature.

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