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The self-sufficiency standard is a more realistic measurement of what it takes to make ends meet in communities throughout Colorado. It gives policy makers and the public solid, up-to-date information to make more effective decisions.

Colorado should work with federal, local and private partners, and it should greatly increase its own investment so Colorado???s housing trust fund can provide a level of assistance that will truly make a difference for low and moderate-income families seeking affordable housing. Ultimately, the state government and its partners should collectively provide at least $25 million annually to the fund.

Colorado should work with federal, local and private partners, and it should greatly increase its own investment so Colorado???s housing trust fund can provide a level of assistance that will truly make a difference for low and moderate-income families seeking affordable housing. Ultimately, the state government and its partners should collectively provide at least $25 million annually to the fund.

The state should follow the lead of the City and County of Denver and establish a one-stop phone and online service as a single and convenient port-of-entry for anyone needing information or assistance from state government. The service should be available before and after business hours and on weekends, and it should have enough well-trained staff to deal promptly with requests.