Making Child Care More Affordable in Colorado
Colorado's average cost of child care for a 4-year-old is about $11,000 per year, while infant care is closer to $15,000.
Colorado's average cost of child care for a 4-year-old is about $11,000 per year, while infant care is closer to $15,000.
As more states prohibit egregious interest rates, consumers are saving money and avoiding long-term financial pitfalls like bankruptcy. While Colorado has made significant progress, it’s imperative we don’t let our guard down in this new environment.
In Colorado, student loan debt has grown by 176 percent since 2007, reaching $26.4 billion. Our new brief explores the numerous factors to consider as we look for solutions.
To truly see the benefits of our older population, we must address gaps preventing healthy aging. This report highlights specific state programs across the country Colorado can learn from.
Several early childhood bills have been introduced in recent sessions, and five early childhood bills have been introduced so far in the 2019 session.
Legislation introduced on the first day of session could help Colorado’s students and their families don’t borrow for higher education at their own financial peril.
Respite is a vital service for families who are taking care of a loved one at home. This brief examines how policymakers can better understand the structural needs, challenges, and opportunities of respite care.
Colorado has made major strides in increasing access to health care over the last 10 years, but consistently increasing costs put health care out of reach for families.
Colorado's economy depends on working women, yet Colorado women cannot depend on our current workplace policies, regulations, politics, and societal norms.
Working with parents and children together, we can help both attain skills to set them up for success throughout their lives.
