Inside the Colorado Lab: Prioritizing Accessibility
We have been working hard to make small changes that can make a big difference in ensuring information produced by the Colorado Lab is understandable and accessible to everyone. Our efforts range from simplifying the language we use to avoiding things like overly flashy, dynamic graphics that can be difficult for some people to see. […]
Capacity Building: Family First Continuous Quality Improvement
The Colorado Lab serves as the Family First Evidence-Building Hub, providing guidance to the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) to ensure strategic investments in evidence building for child welfare programs and services that aim to keep children safe and more families together. We’re excited to celebrate an important milestone in this work: the Continuous […]
Learning Community Kick-Off: Family Economic Well-Being Research
In late January, we had the honor of convening esteemed researchers from across the country for a kick-off meeting to discuss what is known, and not known, about the relationship between income volatility and child maltreatment. A dozen diverse and uniquely qualified researchers serve as the Learning Community for the Family Economic Well-Being project. Working […]
New Resource: Guidance for Legislators in Bill Drafting for State-Funded Grant Programs
The Colorado Lab has issued a new brief, State-Funded Grant Programs: Guidance for Legislators in Bill Drafting. State-funded grant programs support initiatives that address statewide needs through innovative, localized solutions. These grants provide resources for local government and community partners to experiment with different approaches to the same problem simultaneously around the state. However, experimentation […]
Update: Evidence-Based Decision Making Glossary
The Evidence-Based Decision Making Glossary is a living document that supports decision makers, agency leadership, and staff in communicating consistently and effectively about use of evidence in policymaking. Each definition is based on a literature review and input from subject matter experts and practitioners. The latest terms added to the glossary are: The Colorado Lab […]
Important Advancement for Notification of Substance Exposed Newborns
We’re shining a spotlight on an important advancement in caring for Colorado families affected by substance use during pregnancy. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) requires states have policies and procedures to address the needs of substance exposed newborns. This includes a process for health care providers to notify child welfare of the […]