Colorado Voluntary Adoption Registry
Occasionally our library receives questions from adults who were adopted as children, and are looking for information on their birth …
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COVID-19 and Organized Sports
With COVID-19 numbers on the decline, many people — especially high school and collegiate athletes and their families — are …
Wildlife Discovery for Kids
Kids love learning about animals, and we’re fortunate to live in a state with an amazing variety of mammals, birds, …
Kids and Diabetes
It is estimated that approximately 210,000 children and youth in the United States — with about 2,200 in Colorado — …
April is Stress Awareness Month
Perhaps appropriately, given the times we find ourselves in, the month of April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. It’s …
Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning
Statewide, an average of about 1.9% of children under six have elevated blood lead levels, according to data from the …
Distracted Driving in Colorado
In 2018, distracted drivers caused 15,673 vehicle crashes in Colorado, resulting in 53 deaths. In a recent survey by the …
Colorado Shines – A Resource for Finding Early Childhood Programs
Children’s brains develop faster during their first five years than at any other times during their lifetimes. That’s why early …
Summer College for Kids
Many of Colorado’s community colleges offer summer programs for children, where they can visit campus and take kid-friendly classes on …
National Foster Care Month
The month of May has been designated National Foster Care Month, shining the spotlight on foster kids and their caregivers, …
Safe2Tell Colorado
It’s not always easy for teens to report safety concerns to adults — but reporting can save lives. That’s why …
New Report on Youth Suicide Prevention
The Colorado Attorney General’s Office just released a new report, Community Conversations to Inform Youth Suicide Prevention: A Study of …
Family Literacy Resources
Winter break is a great time to read with your kids! Learning doesn’t just happen at school; it happens at …
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Back-to-school time is quickly approaching, and if you’re a parent, chances are you’re thinking a lot about school supplies, clothes, …
Charter Schools
If you are looking for information about establishing and administering a charter school, or are a parent considering charter schools …
Adoption Resources
November has been declared National Adoption Month, to bring awareness to the thousands of children awaiting adoption, as well as …
September is Baby Safety Month
Each year since 1983, September has been recognized as “Baby Safety Month” to promote safe use of baby products and …
Back-to-School Toolkit
Back-to-school time is upon us, and this year the Colorado Department of Education has released a new Back-to-School Toolkit full …
Parent and Family Resources
The Colorado Department of Education has put together a webpage, entitled Parent and Family Resources, which is a great place …
K-12 Education Fact Sheets
Is your head spinning with all of the state’s K-12 education acronyms? Are you curious about the difference between various …