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Chanise’s Story: Finding Support through Illuminating Child Care
“When my baby was 6 weeks old, I headed into the Aspen Women’s Center in Westminster, Colorado. I was determined to finish out my program at the center, but knew it would be hard to juggle my recovery with caring for my baby. As I approached the Center, I was greeted...
There’s Still Time to Give the Gift of Hope This Year
Colorado Gives Day may be behind us, but the season of giving is far from over—and there’s still time to make a meaningful difference for children and families across Colorado before the year ends. At Illuminate Colorado, our Give the Gift of Hope campaign continues...
Claudia’s Story: Finding Strength with Family Connects
“When I welcomed my third child, I felt overwhelmed. My husband had to leave for work right before I gave birth, and I was recovering from a C-section while caring for a newborn, a toddler, and a teenager. On top of that, I felt lonely and unsure of myself. I was...
Meet Amanda, a parent from Circle of Parents
Building brighter futures starts with creating spaces where families feel supported, connected, and empowered. Illuminate Colorado’s Circle of Parents program does just that—offering free, peer-led support groups for parents and caregivers. These groups create a space...
Wins at the Polls for Colorado Children & Families
This November, Illuminate Colorado is celebrating voter support of family strengthening measures and the overwhelming success of Propositions LL & MM. Across the state, Coloradans turned out to vote on local and state ballot issues, showing their continued...
SuPPoRT Colorado Announces New Co-Chairs
After a thoughtful nomination and selection process, SuPPoRT Colorado is excited to announce that Dr. Lauren Bruns, Jillian Fabricius, and Kallen Thornton are stepping into the role of Co-Chairs of the SuPPoRT Colorado Steering Committee. Each brings unique expertise,...
Strengthening Families on the Ballot: Props LL & MM Promote Health and Well-being for Children and Families
This November, Coloradans will decide on local and statewide ballot measures that impact children and families. Statewide, voters will have the opportunity to vote on Props LL & MM, which, if passed, would ensure ongoing funding for Healthy School Meals for All...
Illuminating Child Care: Breaking Barriers for Families Across Colorado
Finding child care is hard enough. For parents navigating recovery, unemployment, housing instability, and child welfare involvement, it can feel impossible. That’s why Illuminate Colorado’s Illuminating Child Care (ICC) program exists—to remove one of the biggest...
Celebrating the Passage of the FASD Respect Act
Across Colorado and the nation, advocates are celebrating the passage of the FASD Respect Act, a crucial step toward building a foundation for individuals and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) to thrive. As the Colorado affiliate of FASD...
Closing the Gap in Postpartum Care: How Family Connects Colorado Is Part of the Solution
A Concerning Trend in Maternal Health A new report from Cedar Gate Technologies has revealed an alarming trend: the majority of new mothers are missing critical postpartum care visits. According to the data, nearly 57% of women don’t attend a follow-up appointment...
Illuminate Colorado Welcomes Our Co-Executive Directors
After a thoughtful and thorough process, the Illuminate Colorado Board of Directors is thrilled to officially announce Jillian Fabricius and Anne Auld as Illuminate’s Co-Executive Directors, building on the strong leadership they demonstrated in their interim...
Coming Together to Keep Families Strong
Recap of the Keeping Families Strong Town Hall, Hosted by the Colorado Partnership for Thriving FamiliesOn August 4th, Coloradans in the early childhood family-strengthening field came together for the Keeping Families Strong Town Hall, hosted by the Colorado...
Federal Budget Reconciliation: Passage of OBBBA and Impacts on Colorado Families
The Budget Reconciliation Package, formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed and was signed into law by the President in the first week of July, leaving many concerned about its projected impacts on children and families. We at Illuminate Colorado...
Contract Opportunity: Medical Director for Family Connects Colorado (POSITION FILLED)
Illuminate Colorado is contracting with a Medical Director to provide strategic clinical leadership in support of a growing home visitation initiative for families with newborns. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a proven model that strengthens...
Why Framing Matters in Child Maltreatment Prevention
At Illuminate Colorado, we believe that preventing child maltreatment is not only possible—it’s necessary. But the way we talk about prevention is just as important as the work itself. That’s where framing comes in.
Supporting Positive Sexual Development—One Conversation at a Time
At Illuminate Colorado, we’re always working to make our programs, trainings, and resources more relevant and effective because we know that small improvements can have a big impact. That’s why we’ve refreshed the name and description of one of our key trainings to...
Reflecting on the 2025 Colorado Legislative Session: Strengthening Families Under the Dome
At Illuminate Colorado, we work across systems to strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment. One integral piece of this work is advocating for children and families under the dome. This Colorado state legislative session, which ran January through May, we...
We’re Hiring: Contracts & Compliance Manager (POSITION FILLED)
Illuminate Colorado is hiring a Contract & Compliance Manager to support the business and operational functions that keep our work running smoothly. If you’re someone who thrives in managing complex processes, values organizational integrity, and wants to be part...
We’re Hiring: Early Childhood Teacher (POSITION FILLED)
Looking to make a real difference in the lives of Colorado families? This might be the job for you. Illuminate Colorado is hiring an Early Childhood Teacher to join our growing team of passionate professionals dedicated to building brighter childhoods. This isn’t your...
We’re Hiring: SMILE Parent Educator (POSITION FILLED)
Illuminate Colorado is a statewide 501(c)(3) organization working to strengthen families, organizations, and communities to prevent child maltreatment. With a research-based approach that emphasizes building protective factors, we address systemic and multi-sector...
