Building a Healthy and Hopeful Future for Young People

Investing in the health, well-being, and opportunity for today’s young people, ages 9 to 25, is essential for Colorado’s future. At Caring for Colorado, we are committed to ensuring that all young people and their families, regardless of race, identity, or zip code, have a bright future. By partnering with communities, we work to catalyze and accelerate positive change, so every young person in our state can thrive.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

Our Changing Focus

Our 10-year strategic direction at Caring for Colorado was shaped by conversations with young people, their caregivers, and those who serve youth.

STATEMENT

Our Response

The Caring for Colorado Board of Directors has committed an additional $3 million this year to support the Youth Health and Well-Being funding priority, and an additional $250,000 to support place-based grantmaking in Pueblo.

EARLY LEARNINGS

Choose When

To understand the early results of Choose When funding, we conducted semi-structured conversations with clinicians, clinic managers, or other administrative staff from safety-net health clinics.

Investing in Health, Well-Being, and Opportunity

Partnering With Communities

News

September 2025 Newsletter

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Reproductive Health Equity Initiatives Awards $2.7 Million in Grants

Youth Health and Well-Being Funding Opportunity Now Open

We’re Hiring!

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August 2025 Newsletter

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– $550K awarded to policy and advocacy organizations to advance reproductive health equity
– Welcoming three new members to Caring for Colorado’s Board of Directors
– Celebrating our departing board members’ contributions

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Medicaid Is Mental Health: What Colorado Stands to Lose

In response to rapidly changing national priorities, Caring for Colorado intends to stay the course in our work of advancing health and well-being for Coloradans. We will continue to fund programs that expand services for young people and families facing barriers to health and opportunity.

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Learn more about Caring for Colorado’s grant awards.

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See grant funding opportunities, learn how to apply, and more.

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