Thought Leaders in Early Childhood Evidence-Based Policy
Why evidence-based policymaking matters…
Donor Spotlight: Lindsay & Doug Backman
Lindsay and Doug Backman can be described as two caring, engaged, and energetic parents whose lives as dual business owners raising two boys have them quite busy.…
Imagine How it Feels: An Untold Story of Expectant Mothers
Imagine how it feels to be expecting a baby for the first time...May 12-14 is National Women’s Health Week, which serves as a reminder for women to make their health a priority and build positive health habits for life.…
Strengthening Families and Communities to Help Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month—a good time to look at child abuse and neglect in Colorado. The statistics are shocking: Last year, the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline…
Volunteer Q&A with Shelby Turner
Meet Shelby Turner: Vounteer Superstar…
Welcoming Four New Board Members to IIK!
Invest in Kids was pleased to welcome four new members to the Board of Directors in December 2018! We are so excited by the depth and diversity of expertise and experience that these new members bring to our team.…
Donor Spotlight: Nelnet, Inc
Nelnet is a diversified education, finance, and technology company with over 550 associates located in the Denver area. Giving back to the communities in which they live and work is one of their five…
More than Outcomes: Using Data for Quality Improvement
Beyond consistently demonstrating program outcomes, at Invest in Kids (IIK), we are committed to using program data more intentionally in ways that inform decision making and promote quality improvement; this practice is exemplified through the work of The Incredible Years® (IY) team.…
The Jane-A-Thon!
In March 2019, we will be celebrating 20 years of the Annual Jane-A-Thon. In true Colorado style, this premier pledge-based fundraiser is the longest running ski and snowboard A-Thon around! Join us…
Donor Spotlight: Karen and Steve Gottesfeld
Steve and Karen Gottesfeld were introduced to IIK nearly 20 years ago by way of the founding Executive Director, Jennifer Atler Fischer, and Board Member and Founder, Eric Hilty. Steve and Karen…