Financial assistance programs in Colorado targeting new parents having children are sparse compared to other states across the country.
The Centennial state does not have paid family leave benefits, temporary disability insurance, or any laws extending legal job protections.
Most people face lost income when taking an absence from work to care for a sick family member, or when recovering from an off-the-job accident or illness.
Low-income households can take advantage of nutrition support and help to pay for healthcare via public and private medical insurance.
