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Child Care // COVID-19 // Early Care and Education Workforce // Legislative Session // Public Policy Advocacy

An Inside Look at Child Care Needs in Colorado

// May 8, 2021

We recently sat down with Clayton Early Learning to dive deeper into the issues facing the early care and education sector in Colorado.

drawing of capitol building with diverse women on the steps
Action Alert // Child Care // Legislative Session // Public Policy Advocacy // Tax reform

WFCO Supports 20+ Bills During Legislative Session

// May 7, 2021

With only weeks to go in Colorado’s 2021 legislative session, WFCO anticipates a frenzy of activity and opportunities to advocate for Colorado women.

Colorado state capitol surrounded by high-rise buildings
Early Care and Education Workforce // Public Policy Advocacy // Reproductive health

WFCO Lobbyist Previews 2021 Legislative Session

// February 16, 2021

From diapering essentials to Medicaid expansion, WFCO aims to meet women’s immediate needs during the pandemic while rebuilding equitable systems.

2020 Colorado Post-Election Results
Announcements // Family Leave // Gender Equity // Paid Family Leave // Public Policy Advocacy // Reproductive health // Tax reform // The Womanifesto

Post-Election Perspectives, Plans, and Promises

// November 3, 2020

Today, let’s celebrate with our community several statewide ballot measures that will help us achieve our goals for women.

Vote Yes on Amendment B and vote no on Proposition 116
Elections // Guest Column // Public Policy Advocacy // Tax reform

No on Prop. 116, Yes on Amendment B

// October 22, 2020

Guest blog: Kelly Brough, CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, shares a business perspective on Prop. 116 and Amendment B.

Vote Yes of Proposition EE
Early Care and Education Workforce // Elections // Guest Column // Legislative Session // Public Policy Advocacy

Yes on EE: Preschool Supports Working Women

// October 21, 2020

Guest blog: Anna Jo Haynes, WFCO honorary trustee and founder of Mile High Early Learning, explains why voting Yes on Prop EE will allow us to improve the health and education of children across Colorado and support working women.

Vote YES on Proposition 118
Elections // Family Leave // Gender Equity // Guest Column // Paid Family Leave // Public Policy Advocacy

Yes on Prop. 118: Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program

// October 20, 2020

Guest blog: Ashley Panelli, associate state director of 9to5 Colorado, discusses why access to paid family and medical leave is necessary for all Coloradans.

The 2020 Womanifesto Cover
Abortion Care // Economic Self-Sufficiency // Elections // Family Leave // Paid Family Leave // Press release // Public Policy Advocacy // Reproductive health // The Womanifesto // Women's Equality

WFCO Releases Nonpartisan 2020 Ballot Guide, The Womanifesto

// October 12, 2020

In our nonpartisan ballot guide, The Womanifesto, WFCO takes positions on five of the 11 statewide measures that have the greatest likelihood to impact Colorado women’s economic mobility.

Mariana Diaz creates a poster at WFCO 2019 Lobby Day
Early Care and Education Workforce // Legislative Session // Paid Family Leave // Public Policy Advocacy // WFCO Staff

Top 3 Reasons Why You Need to Attend WFCO’s Third Annual Lobby Day

// February 21, 2020

Learn a few reasons why WFCO’s Third Annual Lobby Day is an opportunity you don’t want to miss from WFCO programs coordinator, Mariana Diaz.

WAGES grantee partners
Announcements // Grantee Spotlight // Public Policy Advocacy

WFCO Renews Funding for 23 Grantee Partners

// February 1, 2020

WFCO renewed funding for a third year for the 23 grantees that make up its WAGES (Women Achieving Greater Economic Security) cohort.

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