Colorado has committed to building an early childhood system that ensures all children are able to thrive. Equity is at the center of this ambitious goal. Yet to achieve equity, we must first know where disparities exist among the youngest Coloradans. Race and ethnicity shape many aspects of children’s lives, from where they live to the languages they speak. But how well does the state deliver on its vision to enable all these diverse children to thrive?
All children in Colorado deserve to be healthy and thriving
The Goals of the Project
In terms of equity among young children in Colorado, Early Milestones will explain both the “what” and the “why.” We will investigate where racial and ethnic disparities exist, as well as what can be done to address them. The goal of this work is to inform efforts to better meet the needs of all children across the state. We plan to focus on children’s outcomes in the following domains:
- Health
- Early Care and Learning
- Family Financial Well-being
- Child Welfare
Partners
This work was made possible by grant funding from Gary Community Ventures.
