Governor Signs Policy Change to Make High School Education More Accessible for Teen Moms

Governor John Hickenlooper signed House Bill 1227 into law in 2016, giving teen parents easier access to childcare while they are completing high school. Prior to the policy change, teen parents were required to take the other biological parent to court for child support before they could access CCAP. This proved to be a significant barrier for young parents who often lack the funds, knowledge and skills necessary to meet the requirement. One more barrier has now been removed for teen moms who want to work toward their high school diploma.

Contact:

For more information, contact Lisa Steven at (303) 429.1012, ext. 227 or [email protected]

Organizational Participants:

Individual Participants:

Aeron LaCrosby, ELC Assistant Director
New Legacy Charter School, Aurora

Alissa Weller
Colorado High School Charter

America Ramirez, Educational Outreach Specialist
Colorado Youth for a Change

Amy Carlough, Nursery Learning Center Director
BVSD

Anita Walker, ECE Coordinator
Jamaica Child Development Center/Early Beginnings

Anne Burris, School Nurse Young, Parent Support Program
Aurora Public Schools

Anne  Comaskey, RN, School Nurse
New America School

Ardie Stitt
Academy of Urban Learning/Denver
Public Schools

Chelsea Yost, Supervisor of Reproductive Health Services
MCPN

Cindy Covell, Social Worker
Colorado Adolescent Maternity Program

Dalee McIntosh, School Leadership
Greeley School District

Dawn Mastreno, Education Zone Director
Goal Academy

Deborah Washington,  
Early Beginnings, Aurora

Debra McCammond, ECE Coordinator
Early Beginnings, Aurora

Desta Taye-Channell, Director
Student & Family Support Services
Florence Crittenton High School
Denver Public Schools
Florence Crittenton Services of Colorado

Diane Wieland, Teen Parent Program/FACS- Director of First Steps
Thompson Schools-Ferguson High School

Dr. Stephen Scott, Director
Colorado Adolescent Maternity Program

Elizabeth Barber, Executive Director
Greeley Dream Team

Elyse Adlen, Director Early Learning Center
Florence Crittenton

Gina Hughes, Academy of Urban Learning
Denver Public Schools

Heather Cutillo, Director of Health and Wellness
New Legacy School, Aurora

Jennifer Douglas, School Principal
New Legacy School, Aurora

Jenny Macias, Program Director
Hope House of Colorado

Joan Bludorn, Director
BVSD CTE

Jodi Doyle, Young Parent Advocate
Aurora Public Schools

Joy Jensen, Assistant Principal
DPS FCHS

Julie McWilson, CCCS CTA Director