Children's Hospital Colorado's public policy advocacy network.
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Colorado's kids can't wait. Mind Our Future Colorado brought bipartisan gubernatorial candidates together to talk about youth mental health. Ballots are in your mailbox NOW. Before you vote in the June 30 primary, know where the candidates stand.
Watch the full Gubernatorial Forum on Youth Mental Health here 👉 youtu.be/E50JHj8UP7A
#MindOurFutureCO
Hey #Colorado! It’s #PrimaryElection season! Do you know where the candidates stand on #youthmentalhealth? We posted candidate responses we received from @KirkmeyerforGov @MichaelBennet @pweiser @LopezforCO at mindourfuturecolorado.com/ou…
Our #mindourfutureco coalition partners are speaking up all over the state! From letters to the editor in #GrandJunction to #Durango, we’re making our voices heard on #youthmentalhealth this election! durangoherald.com/articles/f…
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📊 The 2026 KIDS COUNT in Colorado! Data Book is here!
Explore the data, download the report, find county-level fact sheets, and more by clicking below! 👇
coloradokids.org/kids-count-…
Your mail ballot is on its way to you! Drop boxes open June 8. In-person voting is available too. The candidates elected this year will make decisions that affect children's health, mental health services, and families across our state. Every race matters. Every vote counts.
✅ Check your registration → govotecolorado.com ✅ Not registered? You can still sign up through Election Day. Make your plan. Make your voice heard for kids! #ColoradoVotes #PrimaryElection #KidsHealth #VoteColorado
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During #CHIWeek, we’re celebrating how children’s hospitals are supporting kids & families beyond hospital walls.
They’re working upstream, addressing housing, safety, nutrition, education, and mental health to improve outcomes before care is needed.
bit.ly/4xgfB2c
#Childhealth policy trends to watch -->
In February 2026, there were 345,000 fewer children enrolled in Medicaid/the Children’s Health Insurance Program compared to before the start of the pandemic in February 2020, a 1% decline, according to the latest data from CMS.
Details: on.kff.org/4x1gHil
✈️The Schecter family flew all the way from Colorado Springs to Washington DC to speak up 4 kids w/ @hospitals4kids. Thanks to @RepJeffCrank for taking the time to meet with us & we urge Congress to keep #youthmentalhealth a top priority #MindOurFutureCo
Today #MindOurFutureCO, @ChildrensColo & @HealthierColo hosted @KirkmeyerforCO @MichaelBennet @Pweiser to hear how they would address the #youthmentalhealth crisis in CO if elected governor. Thank you to our candidates for joining!
"When we come together and elect leaders ready to champion these reforms, we know that we will see meaningful change.” Hear from @ChildrensColo @HealthierColo on how #MindOurFutureCo is making #youthmentalhealth a top issue for gubernatorial candidates: coloradosun.com/2026/05/21/o…
Learn more about how @ChildrensColo is working with school districts like @CCSDK12 to better support students with asthma through education and preparation: cbsnews.com/colorado/news/ch…
#schoolhealth
Calling CO teens ages 14-19 who want to get more involved in public policy and advocacy! The state legislature created the Youth Advisory Council to give youth input in lawmaking & they’re looking for new members from across CO. Apply by June 5. coyac.org/apply #coleg
E-bike injuries have jumped nearly 184% in just one year for @ChildrensColo with e-scooter injuries up 84%. Read more from our experts on the importance of keeping kids and youth safe w/ e-bike/scooter usage: denver7.com/lifestyle/health…
#cokids
We were excited to host @RepPettersen @ChildrenColo North Campus last week where we talked about ongoing #youthmentalhealth needs in our state & access to stable health insurance coverage for kids.
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Researchers at @ChildrensColo created the first-ever classifications for kids at risk of suicide, helping tailor prevention to how kids actually live & seek help. bit.ly/4976y9F
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
A big thank you and congrats to the graduates of the first Child Health Changemakers cohort! These @ChildrensColo team leaders from across our system of care spent the last 5 months learning and practicing advocacy leadership skills, and we can’t wait to see what they do next.
“Not every child who dies by suicide has the same story. This research looks at the whole person and gives pediatric experts, primary care providers, and others who work with kids a clearer picture of youth-specific risk.” Read more: childrenshospitals.org/news/…
#youthmentalhealth
Calling all Pikes Peak area care partners and users of crisis mental health care/support - the Suicide Prevention Collaborative of El Paso County is conducting a survey to better understand what's working and what could be better. Complete by 5/22 here: impact.changeline.org/s3/MHC…