Costs to Families
In the Know: The True Cost of School Voucher ProgramsAs more states have adopted voucher programs, spending for public schools has decreased, disproportionately hurting students in higher poverty areas.
A Home Care Cost Model for Older Adults: The Home Care EcosystemColorado is one of the fastest aging states, and 70 percent of older adults will need some form of direct care to help with activities of daily living. What this means is that direct care for older adults will become ever more important.
In The Know: Homestead ExemptionsHomestead exemptions are one of the few progressive options for reducing property taxes, providing a relatively greater benefit for homeowners of middle value property.
Liz Kistler: The Many Faces of Jeffco’s Affordable Housing CrisisThis blog series gives insight into how a range of individuals are experiencing Jeffco’s affordable housing crisis.
Initiative 108 Would Force $3 billion in Cuts in Colorado$3 billion equates to over 18 percent of the state's FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget. No matter the selected path, Initiative 108 forces impossible choices on the state.
Angie Anderson: The Many Faces of Jeffco’s Affordable Housing CrisisThis blog series gives insight into how a range of individuals are experiencing Jeffco’s affordable housing crisis.
Land Use & Zoning in Jefferson County: Closing the Housing Supply DeficitPolicies that passed in the 2024 legislative session could expand housing opportunities in Jefferson County.
Housing Financing 101: Affordable Housing in Jefferson County, ColoradoJeffco residents want more affordable housing. Local governments recognize the need and want to fill it. Housing developers are incentivized to fill this gap. But prohibitive factors stand in their way.
Everything Starts with a HomeAffordable housing is intricately connected to pivotal kitchen table concerns, like education, health, and overall community stability.
Who Pays?This two-part series explores the stark and complex differences in taxing across Colorado.
In The Know: The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)CCCAP requires cooperation across federal, state, and local governments, providers, and families.
The State of Aging in ColoradoThe first of its kind, this new report provides deep data analysis and research to identify gaps and also provides a long-term benchmark to measure future progress.
State of Aging: Community of ChoiceMost people want to remain in their homes as they age. Doing so supports individual health, well-being, and comfort.
State of Aging: Quality of LifeBy investing in infrastructure that supports a high quality of life and connection to others, we can prevent the need for costly interventions in the future.
The Future of Work: Disruptions & Solutions for Colorado WomenThe final installment of the Future of Work and Women series explores policy solutions to ensure women's workforce equity.
State of Aging: HealthTo better understand the overall health of older Coloradans, we explore self-reported health statuses and a variety of measures related to affordability, access, and preventative care.
State of Aging: Financial SecurityTo understand the financial security of older Coloradans, we examine income and expenses and the role these two play in fostering healthy aging.
Colorado's No Wrong Door SystemWhen implemented effectively, a NWD System simplifies access to LTSS for older adults and their caregivers, serving as an entry point for LTSS that is publicly administered and funded.
Dismantling Effective Consumer Protections: The Wrong Path for ColoradoColorado’s current lending protections are meaningful, valuable, and time tested. Weakening them at the behest of the predatory lending industry will cause irreparable harm across our state.
Tax Credits for Working FamiliesTargeted tax credits are important parts of supporting working families. Here are is some information about two of the biggest ones.
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In the Know: The True Cost of School Voucher ProgramsAs more states have adopted voucher programs, spending for public schools has decreased, disproportionately hurting students in higher poverty areas.
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A Home Care Cost Model for Older Adults: The Home Care EcosystemColorado is one of the fastest aging states, and 70 percent of older adults will need some form of direct care to help with activities of daily living. What this means is that direct care for older adults will become ever more important.
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In The Know: Homestead ExemptionsHomestead exemptions are one of the few progressive options for reducing property taxes, providing a relatively greater benefit for homeowners of middle value property.
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Liz Kistler: The Many Faces of Jeffco’s Affordable Housing CrisisThis blog series gives insight into how a range of individuals are experiencing Jeffco’s affordable housing crisis.
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Initiative 108 Would Force $3 billion in Cuts in Colorado$3 billion equates to over 18 percent of the state's FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget. No matter the selected path, Initiative 108 forces impossible choices on the state.
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Angie Anderson: The Many Faces of Jeffco’s Affordable Housing CrisisThis blog series gives insight into how a range of individuals are experiencing Jeffco’s affordable housing crisis.
|
Land Use & Zoning in Jefferson County: Closing the Housing Supply DeficitPolicies that passed in the 2024 legislative session could expand housing opportunities in Jefferson County.
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Housing Financing 101: Affordable Housing in Jefferson County, ColoradoJeffco residents want more affordable housing. Local governments recognize the need and want to fill it. Housing developers are incentivized to fill this gap. But prohibitive factors stand in their way.
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Everything Starts with a HomeAffordable housing is intricately connected to pivotal kitchen table concerns, like education, health, and overall community stability.
|
Who Pays?This two-part series explores the stark and complex differences in taxing across Colorado.
|
In The Know: The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)CCCAP requires cooperation across federal, state, and local governments, providers, and families.
|
The State of Aging in ColoradoThe first of its kind, this new report provides deep data analysis and research to identify gaps and also provides a long-term benchmark to measure future progress.
|
State of Aging: Community of ChoiceMost people want to remain in their homes as they age. Doing so supports individual health, well-being, and comfort.
|
State of Aging: Quality of LifeBy investing in infrastructure that supports a high quality of life and connection to others, we can prevent the need for costly interventions in the future.
|
The Future of Work: Disruptions & Solutions for Colorado WomenThe final installment of the Future of Work and Women series explores policy solutions to ensure women's workforce equity.
|
State of Aging: HealthTo better understand the overall health of older Coloradans, we explore self-reported health statuses and a variety of measures related to affordability, access, and preventative care.
|
State of Aging: Financial SecurityTo understand the financial security of older Coloradans, we examine income and expenses and the role these two play in fostering healthy aging.
|
Colorado's No Wrong Door SystemWhen implemented effectively, a NWD System simplifies access to LTSS for older adults and their caregivers, serving as an entry point for LTSS that is publicly administered and funded.
|
Dismantling Effective Consumer Protections: The Wrong Path for ColoradoColorado’s current lending protections are meaningful, valuable, and time tested. Weakening them at the behest of the predatory lending industry will cause irreparable harm across our state.
|
Tax Credits for Working FamiliesTargeted tax credits are important parts of supporting working families. Here are is some information about two of the biggest ones.
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