Childcare is the bedrock of a thriving community and this measure is a step in the right direction.

This funding stream is a game-changer for families.

Help Larimer Kids Thrive strengthens resources for local children and families, which directly benefits the children we serve at Respite Care. By building a stronger network of support in our community, Respite Care can better fulfill our mission of providing high-quality care to children with developmental disabilities and respite to their families.

For decades, United Way of Larimer County and its WomenGive program have recognized that lack of affordable childcare is the top barrier to families’ economic well-being. We have worked to fill the gaps with philanthropic support, but the gaps have only widened. It’s time to add sustained public funding. This challenge is solvable, and we urge Larimer County voters to join us in the solution.

Affordable childcare enables parents to maintain employment, advance their careers and pursue educational opportunities.  Access to quality childcare supports children's cognitive and emotional development and prepares them to enter school with the necessary skills for success.

Improving public policy on childcare has been a high-priority goal for League of Women Voters advocacy efforts since the 1980s. In 2025, childcare remains an elusive but critically needed support service for women seeking employment—and not just women.

When children have access to quality early learning, parents can work, businesses can grow, and our whole community prospers. That’s why this sales tax is a smart choice for Northern Colorado

Healthy minds start in childhood, and that's why SummitStone Health Partners fully supports Yes on 1B to make quality childcare available to all Larimer County families. Lower childcare costs means less stress for families, which leads to better mental health for parents and children throughout our community