Illuminate Colorado

06/03/2026

As Illuminate Colorado celebrates a decade of prevention work, we want to say thank you. Thank you to the partners, supporters, professionals, families, and community members who've stood beside us. Thank you for believing that Colorado can be a place where all children and families thrive.
We're marking this milestone with a celebration—and we'd love for you to join us!

📅 June 25 | 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Lowry Beer Garden, 7577 E Academy Blvd, Denver

Come celebrate, connect, and enjoy sweet treats with us. Beverages and additional food available for purchase.
RSVP by June 22: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8832763/6-25-26-10th-Anniversary-Celebration-RSVP
See you there! 💙

06/01/2026

The Colorado legislative session ended, but Illuminate's commitment to preventing child maltreatment and strengthening families through policy continues.

Your voice matters year-round. Learn how to:
→ Contact your legislators
→ Share your story
→ Provide testimony
→ Stay informed on policies affecting families

Policy is shaped by people like you. Ready to get involved? Visit https://illuminatecolorado.org/advocacy-resources/ 🔗

Sharing your story with your legislators is an important action to ensure legislators understand the needs, concerns, and views of their constituents. Whether you want to share your thoughts on a specific bill or want to share more generally about an issue you are experiencing, you can reach out to....

05/30/2026

A reminder today:

Supporting families doesn’t have to be complicated.

Sometimes it’s just showing up, listening, and staying connected 💙

05/28/2026

Want to know how the 2026 Colorado Legislative Session is impacting children and families in Colorado?

Read the latest blog by our Policy Manager, Lex!

Reflecting on the 2026 Colorado Legislative Session by Lex Loutzenhiser | May 28, 2026 | Advocacy, Child Care, Family Connects As we near the end of May, we at Illuminate Colorado are reflecting on the Colorado State Legislative Session, which commenced on January 14th and concluded on May 13th. Thi...

05/26/2026

Want to stay connected to this work?

Our newsletter is the best way to keep up with what’s happening—new resources, upcoming events, and ways to support families across Colorado.

Join our list:

We’re building a brighter future for Colorado’s children, and we want you to be a part of it. There’s a place for you in our community.

05/21/2026

Myth: Prevention only matters when something goes wrong.

Reality: Prevention is about support before challenges escalate.

It’s proactive, not reactive—and it’s something we can all be part of.

Learn more about prevention: https://illuminatecolorado.org/building-brighter-childhoods/

05/18/2026

Did you know?

Strong social connections are one of the biggest protective factors for families. When parents are supported, kids do better—it's that simple.

Learn more about creating connections in your community:

Families and communities are the core of a vibrant Colorado where children and families thrive. COConnected is building connections that surround families with supportive networks, so parents do not feel alone when faced with challenges.

05/15/2026

In case you missed it, our 2025 Annual Report is out!

This year, we’re celebrating 10 years of impact—highlighting the progress we’ve made together to strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment across Colorado.

Prevention happens every day, and this report is a look at the impact we’ve made together over the last decade.

Take a look:https://illuminatecolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AnnualReport_2025.pdf

05/12/2026

Real life doesn't always follow the ideal script. When the ABCs of infant safe sleep aren't possible, having a plan matters.

That's why we take a harm reduction approach. Our resource page includes:
→ The ABCs of safe sleep explained
→ Why safe sleep matters
→ The 8 rules for safer sleep (a harm reduction approach)
→ Guidance for professional child care settings
→ Resources for families who have experienced infant loss

Every family's situation is different. Find information and support that works for you:

All families deserve to have the support they need to create environments at home and in the community for their infants to sleep safely. The ABC’s of safe sleep are simple and easy babies should be Alone on their Backs and in a Crib.

05/07/2026

💙 April showed what’s possible when we come together for kids and families. 💙

From 46 counties across Colorado to hundreds of toolkit downloads, this year’s Child Abuse Prevention Month made an impact. But the work doesn’t stop here.

Prevention happens all year long.

Read the full recap + ways to stay involved:

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. But the truth is, prevention doesn’t belong to just one month. It lives in everyday moments. April’s not the finish line. It’s a catalyst.