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Elderly woman smiling warmly as a young woman hugs her and laughs in a cozy home environment.
The Gap Between Public Investment & the True Cost of In-Home Care For Older AdultsCurrent public funding levels fall significantly short in adequately supporting caregivers of older adults in Colorado. Investing in both paid and unpaid care will support older adults in need of care and support those who dedicate themselves to caregiving, creating a more sustainable and effective care ecosystem.
A woman embraces an elderly woman seated in a wheelchair on a tree-lined path, their smiles reflecting the joy of Colorado home care.
The Colorado Home Care Cost ModelThe Bell has developed a Home Care Cost Model for older adults, an important tool for researchers, advocates, and decision makers, as they strive to understand the implications of policy choices on the care economy, its workers, and the older Coloradans who rely upon it.
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 woman hands a paper bag to an elderly woman sitting on a couch in a cozy living room, highlighting the warmth of the home care ecosystem.
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.
Graphic of a man in class raising his hand with a woman student behind him.
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.
A piggy bank beside a broken coin with a compass, on a backdrop featuring the phrase "who pays taxes" in large letters.
Who Pays?This two-part series explores the stark and complex differences in taxing across Colorado.
Promotional graphic for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program with two adults and a child near a playground slide.
In The Know: The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)CCCAP requires cooperation across federal, state, and local governments, providers, and families.
Graphic illustration for the bell policy center's report on 'the state of aging' featuring a silhouette of an elderly person leaning on a cane against a backdrop of a mountainous landscape.
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.
Illustrative poster with the phrases "State of Aging" and "Community of Choice" superimposed on an orange-tinted image of a residential area with a mountain in the background.
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.
Smiling senior person with a text overlay discussing 'State of Aging' and 'Quality of Life'.
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.
Two individuals engaged in conversation at a table by a window with cityscape views, discussing the future of work.
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.
Healthcare worker assisting an elderly man with a walker, overlaid with the text "state of aging".
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.
Graphic overlay with the text "state of aging - financial security" on a background depicting circuit board elements.
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 System (green door with silver handle)
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.
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