SFY26 Early Childhood Workforce Evidence-Building Strategy

Delivered annually, this report includes evidence-building priorities for SFY26. The report can be used by CDEC and the ECLC’s Compensation and Benefits Working Group to inform development policy strategies to increase early childhood workforce compensation.

Family First Maintenance of Effort Opportunities Memo

This memo documents background information, opportunities, and recommendations for meeting Colorado’s Family First Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements and maximizing drawn down of federal funds to reimburse delivery of Family First programs and services.

Family First Annual Rigorous Evaluation Report SFY25

Delivered in November each year, this report includes recommendations for prioritizing additional programs and services for evidence building and possible inclusion in Colorado’s Plan, and opportunities to advance Colorado’s prevention strategy. The report can be used by the Colorado Department of Human Services’ Office of Children, Youth, and Families team, Child Welfare Prevention Task Group, […]