Growing Forward

This historic investment will empower Colorado’s child care programs and professionals as they provide accessible, quality child care options to help young children reach their full potential. All Coloradans will reap the rewards for generations as more families are able to advance economically and more children get the strong start they need to grow into healthy, productive and happy adults.

Building on a shared Commitment to the Youngest Coloradans

Over many years and many economic and political changes, Colorado has maintained a commitment to advancing a shared vision for the health and well-being of the youngest Coloradans. This vision, that all Colorado children are healthy, valued and thriving, drives and inspires our state's early childhood community.

The pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for Colorado’s child care providers, programs, and families.

This federal funding will directly support child care programs, providers, and families in Colorado recover from the hardship of the past two years through three focused strategies: 

• Ensuring all families have equitable and easy access to high-quality child care

• Supporting the child care workforce

• Providing support to strengthen families and communities 

Questions? Find Answers Here.

For a detailed summary of how Colorado is spending early childhood stimulus funding – and the opportunities available to child care providers and programs – review this list of answers to frequent questions. The document is updated regularly.