7. Investing in What Works through Direct Services

Colorado

From the Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act, prioritizing early literacy proficiency, to the Nurse-Family Partnership providing vital support for first-time parents, Colorado has invested $3B since January 2022 across 20 evidence-based direct services that address specific community needs with targeted interventions. Bolstered by legislative mandates and evidence-based approaches, such as the Colorado Works Subsidized Training and Employment Program, designed to empower TANF recipients, these programs collectively reflect Colorado’s commitment to evidence-based interventions.