John D. Parr Giving Circle

A division of The Keystone Center, The Keystone Science School broadens perspectives to build better communities for today and tomorrow. We do this through meaningful and collaborative learning experiences that incorporate scientific inquiry, leadership development, civic engagement and academic rigor in the natural environment.

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We protect, defend and extend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Colorado through litigation, education and advocacy.

We are a statewide conservation organization of 3,400 individuals and 85 groups, committed to preserving and protecting Colorado’s environment and quality of life.

Invest in Kids improves the health and well-being of vulnerable young children and families throughout Colorado.  Working in partnership with local communities, we identify, introduce, implement, and ensure the success of research-based, proven programs.

Our unique approach is what seperates the work we do from others trying to achieve the same outcome.

First, we identify the right programs:

• Meet with local leaders throughout the state to ascertain service needs
• Focus on programs predominantly serving low-income children (ages 0-8) and their families
• Identify programs that have been rigorously researched (minimum of twenty years of controlled clinical trials), demonstrate cost savings, and have a well-defined model for replication

Next, we introduce these proven programs into Colorado communities:

• Engage diverse stakeholders
• Build (or work with existing) coalitions for support and oversight

Then, we implement the programs through collaboration with agency partners and community leaders:

• Secure funding at the local, state, and federal levels, through public and private sources
• Provide training, technical assistance and ongoing professional development

Lastly, we ensure each program’s ongoing success and sustainability:

• Strict adherence to guidelines of delivery and quality improvement
• Measurement of outcomes
• Ongoing evaluation for fidelity, accountability, and sustainability