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Main Message: When businesses invest in our employees and in the community, we support the economic advancement and future prosperity of the region. Family-friendly workplace policies help employees attract and retain top talent and maintain a more present, prepared and productive workforce. Supporting Messages: Family-friendly employers allow parents and caregivers the needed flexibility to care… Read More

Main Message: Colorado prospers when our kids thrive because they are our future workers, leaders and community members. From the plains to the mountains, rural areas to urban centers, each of us has a role to play in preparing Colorado’s kids for the future – even those of us in business who may not be… Read More

Main Message: Businesses have a more engaged workforce when their employees know their families’ basic needs are taken care of. Supporting Messages: Family-friendly workplace practices like flexible schedules, paid time off and flex-spending accounts help businesses attract and retain a workforce that is more present, prepared and productive. A business’s practices can contribute directly to… Read More

Main Message: Parents and caregivers need support from smart business policies that help strengthen families, prevent abuse and neglect, support caregivers struggling with adversity, and increase access to parenting support and coaching. Policies, programs and community resources ensure all kids can achieve their potential and grow up to be contributing members of our community. Child-friendly… Read More

Main Message: Intervention and support help to counterbalance the negative effects of trauma, stress and hardship on children so that they can get back on track and succeed in school and later as a part of Colorado’s workforce. Supporting Messages: Gainful employment, and the dignity that comes from a day’s work, are important in helping… Read More

Main Message: The future prosperity and well-being of our community depends on our ability to foster the health and development of the next generation. The experiences and relationships that children have in the first years of life can impact their health and learning for a lifetime. Children who have healthy relationships and positive social-emotional development… Read More

Main Message: An encouraging and active community plays a vital role in supporting children and their families, which in turn makes the entire community stronger. Each of us plays a role in supporting Colorado’s children – even those of us who are not involved in the day-to-day raising of kids. Supporting Messages: Communities can provide… Read More

Main Message: In order for children to achieve their full potential, communities must support services and policies that strengthen all families by preventing abuse and neglect, supporting families struggling with everyday needs, and providing parenting coaching and support. A supportive community plays a vital role in supporting parents and families and offering the support they… Read More

Main Message: Positive relationships and supportive communities effectively outweigh the negative impacts for children experiencing toxic stress and help them to grow into productive, healthy members of the community. Supporting Messages: Communities that support families to develop and sustain strong, nurturing relationships are integral to strengthening families and ensuring that children exposed to toxic stress… Read More

Main Message: Colorado prospers when our youngest children thrive because they are our future workers, leaders and community members. No matter where they live – the plains, mountains, rural areas or urban centers – children need high-quality experiences and loving relationships to support healthy development. Participation from everyone in the community will ensure the prosperity… Read More

Main Message: Children’s relationships and their social and emotional development are just as important to their well-being as cognitive and physical development. Supporting Messages: When communities come together to identify and implement innovative solutions that support children’s social and emotional development at home and in other primary settings, we see sustainable improvements in children’s mental… Read More

Main Message: In order for children to achieve their full potential, communities must support services and policies that strengthen all families by preventing abuse and neglect, supporting families struggling with everyday needs, and providing parenting coaching and support. Supporting Messages: All parents and caregivers need access to services and support in order to provide the… Read More

Main Message: Timely intervention and support from community organizations can effectively outweigh the negative impacts of toxic stress on children and help families to be strong. Supporting Messages: Programs that support and promote well-being can help families be strong in the face of challenging life circumstances. Making sure children have the supports they need early… Read More

Main Message: Colorado prospers when our youngest children thrive because they are our future workers, leaders and community members. When community resources and social services work collaboratively to prevent toxic stress – instead of focusing on punishment for challenging behaviors – we ensure that all children are prepared to participate in Colorado’s bright future. Supporting… Read More

Main Message: Community-based organizations and programs create pathways and opportunities that empower parents and caregivers to meet their family’s basic needs now and in the future. Supporting Messages: Just as a house’s strength may be threatened by unpredictable weather, a family’s well-being may be threatened by unexpected challenges such as a job loss or serious… Read More

Main Message: Developing social and emotional skills, such as the ability to manage emotions and impulses, is just as important to children’s success as their cognitive and physical development. Children’s early experiences and relationships impact their health and learning for a lifetime. As educators, we have a significant role to play in supporting each aspect… Read More

Main Message: When educators – from early childhood through high school – actively engage parents and caregivers, they become one of a family’s most trusted partners. Supporting messages: To support families during times of stress, guide parents and caregivers toward community-based programs and resources that help make sure that children come to school ready to… Read More

Main Message: When parents and caregivers are engaged in their children’s education and involved in their school, the entire family benefits. Parents’ involvement helps to strengthen families and promote positive, effective parenting relationships that enable kids to be ready to learn and succeed in the classroom, at home and in the community. Read More

Main Message: Intervention and support help to counterbalance the negative effects of trauma, toxic stress and hardship on children so they can get back on track and achieve their academic potential. Supporting Messages: Teaching children stress-reduction techniques, offering “brain breaks” in the classroom, and encouraging other emotional regulation skills helps children develop resilience. These activities… Read More

Main Message: Everyone in the community has a role to play in supporting families and ensuring that young children are prepared for success in school and in life. Supporting Messages: All kids, no matter where they live in our state – the plains, mountains, rural areas or urban centers – need positive experiences and loving… Read More

Main Message: Social and emotional development begins before birth and is just as important to a child’s success and well-being as cognitive and physical development. Asking parents about their own social, emotional and mental health and that of their children can go a long way toward ensuring children’s healthy development. Supporting Messages: Health care providers… Read More

Main Message: As a health care provider, you are a trusted advisor to families, and you can play an active role in strengthening families and preventing child and abuse and neglect. Supporting Messages: You can provide information about local services and facilitate connections for families with appropriate organizations that can help them meet their basic… Read More

Main Message: All parents and caregivers need support to deliver high-quality care and developmental support for young children. Parents trust health care providers to educate them about resources and refer them to the most appropriate services. Supporting Messages: Services that promote health and well-being, including public policies, help to strengthen families by preventing abuse and… Read More

Main Message: Timely intervention and support effectively counterbalance the negative impacts of toxic stress on children, helping them to get back on track with healthy development and grow into productive members of the community. Supporting Messages: In addition to screening for toxic stress, health care providers can ask patients about adversity factors and direct them… Read More