A research brief exploring early findings from Child Trends’ analysis of the Colorado Universal Preschool Program related to family registration pathways and provides related recommendations.
March
Advancing Care for At-Risk and Aging Adults in Colorado: The Alternative Response Practice
Evidence-to-Action Brief showcasing findings from the Alternative Response pilot for policy and practice solutions.
Evidence Synthesis: Colorado’s Interdisciplinary Model of Parent Legal Representation (Policy Brief)
This document provides short briefs on the methods and findings behind research insights communicated through the Story Walk exhibition on ORPC legal representation.
State-Funded Grant Programs: Guidance for Legislators in Bill Drafting
This guide details how lawmakers can use the statutory process for authorizing new or reauthorizing existing state-funded grant programs to improve the collection and application of data to affect meaningful change.
CDEC Organizational Theories of Change
A series of theories of change (TOCs), that explicitly align the Colorado Department of Early Childhood’s (CDEC) programmatic efforts with the goals from its strategic plan, including: access and quality, workforce, family strengthening, and a unifying TOC.
Strategies to Address Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Prosecutorial Outcomes
Two-page brief that highlights four strategies District Attorneys’ Offices across Colorado are taking to reduce racial/ethnic disparities at points of prosecutorial discretion.
Racial Disparities in Prosecutorial Outcomes
An analysis of felony cases accepted for prosecution by the Denver District Attorney’s Office in the City and County of Denver.
Findings Report: Risk and Protective Factors associated with Child Welfare Involvement for Families Affected by Prenatal Substance Use
Report on initial findings of linked child welfare and vital records data from the perinatal substance use data linkage project.
Workforce Preparation Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of evaluation efforts for the stimulus-funded workforce preparation strategies: Apprenticeship Program, Child Development Associate Support Specialist Program, Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Program, and Free ECE 1011 and 10131 Coursework. The Butler Institute for Families at the University of Denver is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Early Childhood Stimulus […]
Wage Increase Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of evaluation efforts for the stimulus-funded Teacher Wage Increase Pilot. MDRC is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Early Childhood Stimulus Evaluation Hub.