Colorado Voluntary Adoption Registry
Occasionally our library receives questions from adults who were adopted as children, and are looking for information on their birth parents, siblings, and origins. The …
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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 wondering about the possibility of …
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, fish, and amphibians. Colorado state …
Kids and Diabetes
It is estimated that approximately 210,000 children and youth in the United States — with about 2,200 in Colorado — are living with diabetes. “Students …
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 actually not new — Stress …
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 Colorado Department of Public Health …
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 Department of Transportation (CDOT), …
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 learning is so important, whether …
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 a variety of fun topics, …
National Foster Care Month
The month of May has been designated National Foster Care Month, shining the spotlight on foster kids and their caregivers, as well as those who …
Safe2Tell Colorado
It’s not always easy for teens to report safety concerns to adults — but reporting can save lives. That’s why Safe2Tell Colorado was founded. Sponsored …
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 Youth Suicide in Four Colorado …
Family Literacy Resources
Winter break is a great time to read with your kids! Learning doesn’t just happen at school; it happens at home, too. The Colorado Department …
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, and lunches. But don’t forget …
Charter Schools
If you are looking for information about establishing and administering a charter school, or are a parent considering charter schools for your children, our library …
Adoption Resources
November has been declared National Adoption Month, to bring awareness to the thousands of children awaiting adoption, as well as to recognize and celebrate those …
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 educate consumers about safety concerns …
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 of resources for schools and …
Parent and Family Resources
The Colorado Department of Education has put together a webpage, entitled Parent and Family Resources, which is a great place for families to start when …
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 programs, or how a program …