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.
Colorado has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the potential of our education system and our children by overhauling our school finance system.
By supporting access to quality childcare, with a particular focus on families with very young children, we can help families succeed economically and support young children’s healthy development.
The Colorado Children’s Campaign is urging Coloradans to vote NO on Proposition 109 and YES on Proposition 110 because addressing our transportation needs should not endanger the programs and services that support Colorado children and families.
Former foster youth would have better access health services under legislation being considered this fall in Congress.
Research demonstrates that graduating from high school is linked to better health outcomes and increased earnings long-term.
As many as 120,000 Colorado families would be forced to choose between being separated or paying for food and other basic needs under a plan released by the Trump administration on Saturday. The proposal to change regulations that cut off pathways to citizenship for legally residing immigrants in the U.S. was quickly denounced by thousands of advocacy organizations nationwide.
The Children’s Campaign is urging Coloradans to vote YES on Proposition 111 to cap the interest rate on predatory payday loans. If passed, payday loans would be subject to the same maximum allowable interest rate for all other installment loans in Colorado.
Big news for transit equity: This week the Regional Transportation District (RTD) board voted to approve low-income and youth passes.
