  
While studies have documented that 85% of a person’s intellectual
and social development occurs before the age of five, 95% of public investment
in education occurs after age five (Colorado Children’s Campaign,
2002).
The sheer amount of growth and development taking place in the first
few years of a child’s life, coupled with the lack of public spending
during this same window and highly variable skills and knowledge of many
new parents, is the fundamental reason Bright Beginnings was created in
1995.
$0.76 of every $1.00 raised to support Colorado Bright Beginnings goes
to benefit parents and children through statewide program offerings. With
the recent downturn in the economy and the tightening of charitable contributions,
individual donations are more important than ever!
To make a DONATION to Colorado Bright Beginnings, please
click on the button below. The link will take you to the "Giving
First" web page where you can make a secure, on-line donation to
support Colorado Bright Beginnings. All donations are tax deductible and
100% of your donation will support Bright Beginnings.
Here are just a few examples of the difference your gift can make!
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$25 to provide a Warm Welcome visit to a newborn’s family
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$50 to provide critical language development for two toddlers
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$100 to train staff at a child care center to provide essential
child development information to parents
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$500 to teach 20 new parents about early childhood
development
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$1,000 to improve the school readiness of 20 Colorado children
To find out more about how to become a Bright Beginnings VOLUNTEER,
CLICK HERE and contact your local regional coordinator
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