With a research-based approach that emphasizes building Protective Factors in families, Illuminate works to address systemic and multi-sector issues affecting the well-being of children, collaborating with partners at the state and national level to develop powerful programs, policies, and initiatives that keep kids safe.
Colorado will be a stronger place to raise a family, and a business, if our state finds a path forward to creating a quality paid family and medical leave program. Deadline to submit comment ends Wednesday, September 25.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) is currently collecting comments to determine the best paid family and medical leave program for Colorado. By submitting a comment about what a paid family and medical leave program should include, you can help advocate for a good program for Colorado workers and families.
Illuminate Colorado continues to grow by filling the newly created Director of Operations position. This position will be responsible for fiscal management of the organization, including accounts payable and receivable; budgeting & forecasting; audits; federal, state, and private grants and contracts; human resources; payroll; procurement; and financial reporting. This position reports to the Executive Director, supervises the Office Coordinator and serves on the Leadership Team.
This week, the Colorado Department of Human Services announced, due to a reprioritization of funding allocations and activities, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) funds may be limited and the financial support for expert case consultations may be reduced or eliminated after September 30, 2019.
Media coverage plays an important part in strengthening families and protecting children in Colorado. Recent news coverage of a new mom who left the hospital with her infant, believed to be endangered, brings to light the way families and substance use are often discussed in the media. Here are three ways media outlets can help respond to crisis and prevent child maltreatment.
Community creates brighter childhoods. Parents with a social network of emotionally supportive friends, family, and neighbors often find that it is easier to care for their children and themselves. All parents need people they can call on once in a while when they need a sympathetic listener, advice or support. To help parents find that support in their lives, Illuminate Colorado is focused on growing Circle of Parents® in Colorado.
lluminate Colorado is a statewide nonprofit organization focused on preventing child maltreatment and building brighter childhoods through education, advocacy, and family support. With a research-based approach that emphasizes building Protective Factors in families, Illuminate Colorado works to address systemic and multi-sector issues affecting the well-being of children, collaborating with partners at the state and national level to develop powerful programs, policies, and initiatives that keep kids safe.
The proposed rule changes would decrease housing stability for children and their families, which has a negative impact on multiple dimensions of child well-being. Illuminate Colorado urges HUD to withdraw the proposed rule in its entirety, and keep HUD’s long-standing regulations in effect.
athering input at the onset of this project is essential. That is why Illuminate Colorado is encouraging ALL case workers, supervisors and administrators charged with providing oversight within the child welfare system take this short 5 minute survey to help meet your needs.
Preventing child maltreatment encompasses a vast number of issues for children, families and communities. The passage of the following bills, all of which have been signed into law by Governor Jared Polis, will significantly impact Colorado’s capacity to prevention child maltreatment and strengthen families.
In partnership with the Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood, Illuminate Colorado is awarding mini grants to support approved curricula to prevent child sexual abuse.