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The more we understand how child care, fair taxes, and public investment shape our communities, the stronger our voices become. Explore resources, learn more, and help build a Colorado where families can thrive.
Why This Work Matters
Colorado families, child care providers, educators, and communities all play a role in helping our state thrive.
But too many families are paying more while getting less — facing rising child care costs, limited access to care, and growing pressure on the systems they rely on every day.
Learning, sharing, and taking action can help build a future where child care, schools, and communities receive the investment they need.
Because investing in families means investing in Colorado.
Library of Resources
Explore, Learn & Share!
Our resource library is updated regularly with fact sheets, research, graphics, and shareable tools focused on child care, fair taxes, and building stronger communities. Explore, learn, and help spread the word.
✅ Fact Sheets & Quick Guides — Easy-to-understand information about child care, families, and fair taxes.
✅ Research & Reports — Data and insights on the issues shaping Colorado families and communities.
✅ Shareable Tools & Content — Graphics, social media content, and resources ready to use and share.
TOOLS TO LEARN, SHARE & TAKE ACTION
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What is TABOR & why does it matter? It limits how Colorado collects & spends tax $$—even when communities need it most. This means less funding for childcare, schools & healthcare. 81% of Coloradans support fairer taxes. It’s time to rethink #TABOR! #GOF #childcareforall #COleg #ColoradoThrives
Learn more: GrowingOurFuture.org
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Did you know? TABOR limits how Colorado invests in childcare, schools & healthcare—even when funds exist. 📉 This means fewer resources for families & communities. We need a tax system that works for ALL of us! Demand better for Colorado!
Learn more: GrowingOurFuture.org
#TABOR #GOF #Childcareforall
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COALITION & PARTNER RESOURCES
Additional research, reports, and tools shared by our coalition partners to help deepen understanding of child care, families, and community investment in Colorado.
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Check back often for new materials! Together, we can build a better future for Colorado families.
Affordability of Care in Colorado
Even when a family finds care, cost is still a common issue.
Investing in our Community- Flyer
Why our taxes matter and how TABOR impacts our communities.
Taxes, TABOR, and Budget
We advocate for fair and sustainable tax and budget policies for Coloradans.
MORE RESOURCES
Quality Child Care in Colorado: A Cost Study
In The Know: Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
Measuring Adequacy: Funding & State Services
Op-Ed: Tightening the budget will have real-life dire consequences for Coloradans
Transforming Childcare
Investing in FFN Childcare: An Economic Paradox
The Power of FFN Providers
Dear Tabor
One pager TABOR
March 2025 Forecast Five: “No (big TABOR refund) for you!”
2024 TABOR Surplus Dollars: Why they should target low- and middle-income families
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