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.
In 2011, 8.7 percent of all babies born in Colorado were born with low birth weights. Low birth weight babies weigh 5.5 pounds or less at birth and are at higher risk for health problems like respiratory distress syndrome and heart problems. To find data […]
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Friends, We have many things to be grateful for this holiday. At the Children’s Campaign, our list is topped by the many friends, partners and supporters across Colorado who make our work possible each day. Thanks to all of you who in so many different […]
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Improving the education and health opportunities of Colorado children is a priority of Coloradans who participated in a year-long civic engagement project. At the request of Gov. John Hickenlooper, TBD Colorado gathered opinions via social media and from more than 1,200 residents during 70 public […]
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This week, the Colorado Children’s Campaign urged board members to adopt a single assessment to fulfill the state’s requirement identified in statute through legislation passed in 2008, the Colorado Acheivement Plan for Kids (CAP4K). The board will make a final decision at its Dec. 5 […]
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Support the Colorado Children’s Campaign on the third annual Colorado Gives Day, presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank. Colorado Gives Day, which takes place on December 4, encourages Colorado residents to give to their favorite charities through the GivingFirst.org website. The Colorado Children’s Campaign relies on […]
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The Colorado Children’s Campaign is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Barber as our newest It’s About Kids Community Leader. Elizabeth is Executive Director of The Greeley Dream Team, a non-profit organization that has worked collaboratively with Weld County School District 6 since the Dream Team’s inception in 1986. […]
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In the 2011-2012 school year, 67 percent of Colorado kindergarteners (approximately 44,500 kids) were enrolled in a full-day kindergarten program. Quality, full-day kindergarten programs help young children continue the academic and social gains they began in preschool. Availability of full-day kindergarten varies widely across Colorado, […]
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By now you’ve heard the big national news of Tuesday’s election. Here’s a summary of what happened in Colorado: National election: All seven of Colorado’s incumbent U.S. Representatives won reelection. Neither Sens. Mark Udall nor Michael Bennet were up for reelection. Colorado House of Representatives: […]
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While a traditional school environment may work well for many students, there are also many for whom it is not the right place to get a meaningful education. The Children’s Campaign’s recently released report, Alternative Education and Pathways to Success, examines Colorado’s Alternative Education Campuses (AECs), compares […]
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