In the United States, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides assistance to individuals and households experiencing food insecurity. An additional component of SNAP includes the option for eligible participants to pursue employment and training...
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Unwinding Continuous Coverage
Since March 2020, Coloradans enrolled in Medicaid and Child Health Plus (CHP+) have been able to maintain their health coverage. This policy has meant fewer gaps in care, less paperwork, and more peace of mind. States kept people enrolled in exchange for the...
2023 Legislative Preview Event Recap
Colorado’s Legislative Session came early this year, and CCLP was ready for it! Right on the heels of the holidays CCLP hosted our 2023 Legislative Preview on January 4th. CCLP staff presented some of our legislative priorities for the antipoverty movement. Interim...
SNAP report findings, part two: The hearing process
CCLP publishes major report on SNAP hearings
Skills2Compete-Colorado announces new goals for 2022-2023
KUNC: Boost In Food Stamp Benefits Doesn’t Tip Scales Of Inequality In Mountain West Resort Towns
Statement: Our take on Trump’s budget
President Donald Trump’s potentially disastrous $4.1 trillion budget yet again reveals his administration’s disdain, disrespect and distrust for hard-working Americans struggling to make ends meet. On Monday, Trump released a budget that would balloon the federal...
How are we meeting Colorado’s basic needs? The Gap Map has answers
Human service programs ensure that Coloradans have the building blocks for a prosperous future, such as food, health care, child care and financial assistance. Due to a number of reasons, access to these important programs varies from county to county. Wide enrollment...
News Release: CCLP & Hunger Free CO – Good news for Coloradans who need food stamps
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Bob Mook [email protected] 303-573-5669, ext. 311 Ellie Agar [email protected] 303-228-7973 DENVER (August 17, 2017) - More Coloradans who are facing difficult life circumstances and financial challenges will be able...