By: Marissa Ventrelli | Colorado Politics
Despite having one of the country’s highest median incomes, Colorado families are struggling to afford essentials like food, housing, health care and child care.
That’s according to the Colorado Children’s Campaign, which released its annual Kids Count report recently. It provides an overview of how the state’s infants, children and teens are faring compared to previous years.
The report is broken down into four categories: economic security, health, K-12 education and early childhood.
“The data remind us of what is at stake and who is relying on us to pay attention,” Heather Tritten, president and CEO of Colorado Children’s Campaign, said in the report. “This is a moment when data matter. In difficult times, clear, reliable information helps us understand where children are thriving and where they are being left behind.”
Nearly 30% of Colorado families with children struggle financially
Nearly 30% of Colorado households with children and nearly 70% of single mothers experience financial hardship, according to the report.
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