Growing Our Future
Building a Stronger Colorado for Families & Communities
Every child deserves a strong start. Every family deserves support. We fight for quality childcare, tax reforms, and investments in our communities—because when families thrive, Colorado thrives.
Child care funding is at risk.
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Growing our future
Who We Are
Growing Our Future (GOF) is a coalition of families, childcare providers, and advocates working to create a stronger, more equitable Colorado. We fight for quality, affordable childcare, fair tax policies, and investment in our communities so that families can thrive.
 Why It Matters
- Childcare is unaffordable and underfunded, hurting families and the economy.
- Colorado’s tax system is broken—TABOR limits investments in critical services.
- We believe in fair tax policies and community-driven solutions to fix this.
Colorado’s outdated tax system (thanks to TABOR) limits funding for essential services like childcare, education, and healthcare—even when we have the funds.
- $2.7 billion – Annual loss to Colorado’s economy due to lack of childcare.
- $20,000/year – The average cost of childcare per child, taking up 41% of a single parent’s income.
- 60% of kids under 5 – Are cared for by Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers because formal childcare is either too expensive or unavailable.
- 5% – The percentage of Colorado families competing with 3+ other families for a single childcare spot.
- 10X more – The amount high-income families receive from TABOR tax refunds compared to low-income families
What We Can Do for a Thriving Colorado
Invest in Childcare
Affordable, high-quality childcare is essential for working families and Colorado’s economy. By investing in childcare, we create opportunities for parents, support early learning, and strengthen our workforce.
Fix Our Tax System
Colorado’s outdated tax system prevents us from making the investments our communities need. TABOR limits funding for schools, childcare, and healthcare—even when we have the money. It’s time for a fair tax system that works for everyone.
Strengthen Communities
When we support families, businesses, and childcare providers, our communities thrive. A stronger Colorado means investing in resources that help families succeed and drive economic growth.
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