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Illuminate Colorado’s 2021 Policy Agenda
The Colorado General Assembly is reconvening on Tuesday, February 16th after a month-long pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocacy work in a virtual environment will continue to require flexibility and adaptation, and Illuminate remains committed to ensuring our...
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Illuminate Colorado is Hiring a Circle of Parents Program Manager
We are excited to announce that we are hiring for the position of Circle of Parents Program Manager. The Circle of Parents Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the promotion, development, implementation and expansion of the Circle of Parents program in...
The FASD Project is Coming to Denver Feb 12-13
As the Colorado Chapter of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS), Illuminate Colorado is encouraging anyone willing to share their experiences to participate in this important opportunity. The FASD Project is tentatively scheduled to visit in the greater Denver to engage with people willing on Friday February 12th and Saturday February 13th.
Foster America Fellowship Furthering the Mission of the Colorado Partnership for Thriving Families
This Visionary Strategist will advance this statewide collaborative working across the state of Colorado to create the conditions for strong families and communities where children are healthy, valued and thriving.
25 Ways to Strengthen Families Before the End of the Year
It has been a year like no other, we've all found new ways to bring people together, even when we are physically apart. As we move toward the end of the year, it appears as though the stress on people raising people is getting even more intense with schools moving to...
Now is the Time to Talk to Your Clients about Child Care
The burden of finding child care for parents struggling with a substance use disorder is a heavy load to bear, but one that is essential to treatment and recovery. Illuminate Colorado offers three easy ways substance use treatment providers can lighten the load for their clients right now.
Innovation Through Partnership: Creating “Honey”
We know that access to child care is critical for all parents and caregivers in order for children, families and communities to thrive. So it was fairly easy to recognize the need for a mobile child care classroom to serve Colorado families when they need it the most....
Welcoming New Board Members
Are you passionate about strengthens families, organizations and communities to prevent child maltreatment? Illuminate Colorado is growing our board of directors. We are seeking passionate, dedicated individuals representing multi-cultural perspectives and/or life experiences to join our Board of Directors.
Yoga and Post-Traumatic Growth
Over the last five years, the number of children in Colorado experiencing sexual abuse has steadily risen. Seven percent of the 286,534 allegations of child maltreatment in Colorado over the last five years involved concerns of sexual abuse; 28 percent of those...
RELEASE: One in Five Colorado Parents Say They Have No One to Turn to For Support
Newest Circle of Parents Group Offers a Way for Military Fathers to Safely Support Each Other Denver, CO — Having a network of people to turn to when parenting gets stressful is critical to the well-being of children and families, as well as the economic health of...
Celebrating Fathers of Freedom
Thanks to Combs and Nunez leadership, military fathers have a new place to connect with a brand-new Circle of Parents group in Colorado Springs open to any veteran father starting this month. The community known as Fathers of Freedom will meet online every Tuesday via Zoom beginning November 17th from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
Historic Wins for Colorado Families this Election Season
Colorado voters have proved how they have the power to affect the lives of children and families in their community and influence the statewide prevention of child maltreatment. Coloradans voted in record numbers this year, with the turnout among active registered...
Tax Measures Impacting Community Resources are on Colorado’s Ballot
We all face challenges in our lives when we could use extra support. When families have information and access to available local resources to meet basic needs, we strengthen the foundation for families and communities to thrive. As we cast our ballots - due in just...
Think You Won’t Fall Asleep? Think Again: Infant Safe Sleep and the Impact of Substance Use
Few things are more exhausting than a new baby. Increased infant crying, perhaps a few older children to care for, and trying to get back to work after a few short weeks all result in very, very tired caregivers. October is Safe Sleep Awareness month. There has been a...