Save the Date! Speak Up for Kids 2019 will be March 19
Date Posted: December 7, 2018
Become a stronger advocate in 2019 by attending our annual Speak Up for Kids Day at the Capitol on March 19.
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Our KidsFlash blog helps child advocates and policymakers stay up to date on the latest child well-being news from the Colorado State Capitol and around the state. Find data and research on child health, early childhood education and development, K-12 education, and more. 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 your need to make a difference in the lives of Colorado's children.
Many thanks to our Colorado Gives Day supporters!
Date Posted: December 7, 2018
Thanks to our generous community we were able to raise more than $10,000 to fuel our preparation for the 2019 legislative session.
Children still held in custody, separated from their parents
Date Posted: December 7, 2018
The U.S. government is still holding 171 children in detention who were separated from their parents at the U.S. border under the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy. These children have been separated from their parents and held in custody for as long as six months.
Fast Fact – Dec. 7, 2018
Date Posted: December 7, 2018
In 2016, Colorado’s infant mortality rate was 4.8 deaths per 1,000 live births, representing the deaths of 321 infants in the state. Often used as an indicator of overall maternal and child health, the infant mortality rate captures infant deaths in the first year of […]
Child health insurance gains threatened by federal rule change
Date Posted: November 30, 2018
Colorado’s dramatic gains in covering kids with health insurance have stalled—and the state could see the number of kids without insurance increase if a proposed immigration rule change takes effect.
Tuesday is Colorado Gives Day!
Date Posted: November 30, 2018
Our KidsFlash community members can help us reach our goal with a gift of $15! We believe all Kids Count. We know you do, too. Can we count on you to help make kids a priority in 2019?
Substantial risks to children at Texas detention facility
Date Posted: November 30, 2018
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently inspected a detention facility for migrant children in Texas and identified substantial risks for children being held there. According to a memorandum issued by HHS, the facility has not been conducting FBI fingerprint background checks on the staff working at the facility, and the number of mental health providers at the facility is dangerously low.
Governor’s 2019-20 budget prioritizes kids and families
Date Posted: November 30, 2018
Last month, Gov. John Hickenlooper presented his budget to the Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee, the final proposed budget of Gov. Hickenlooper’s time in office.
