Invest in Kids is a nonprofit organization that works alongside Colorado communities to adopt, implement, and successfully scale proven programs that have the greatest long-term impact on young children and families experiencing poverty.
Working to improve the health and well-being of Colorado children and their families.
Learn More About Our Vision and Work to Help All Colorado Children Thrive
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
Invest in Kids (IIK) is dedicated to building a future where we can no longer predict child and family outcomes, such as healthy pregnancies, child development, and school readiness based on socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or zip code.
To create this future, we incorporate equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging into all aspects of our organization and work.
Read and learn more about our equity work, and read our values statements below.
2022-2023 Annual Report
This past year was a notable time of resilience and growth as Invest in Kids broadened its reach, providing families with services from three high-quality evidence-based programs for the first time.
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For every $1 invested in Colorado's Nurse-Family Partnership, a projected $7.90 can be saved in future costs for the highest-risk families.*
*Societal Return on Investment in Nurse-Family Partnership Services in Colorado. Ted R Miller, PhD, developed this fact sheet and the cost model underpinning it. This calculator was funded in part by NIDA grant 1-R01 DA021624. Fact Sheet Date: 2/21/2019