Colorado has made children’s health and wellbeing a statewide priority. On October 1, 2026, Governor Jared Polis proclaimed October 2026 Whole Child Health and Wellbeing Month, recognizing that every Colorado child should have the opportunity to be healthy, safe, cared for, educated, resilient, and prepared for lifelong success. The Decade of the Child (DOC) is proud to celebrate this milestone.

The Decade of the Child (DOC) is proud to celebrate a major milestone in advancing whole child health and wellbeing. This proclamation recognizes the importance of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be healthy, safe, educated, resilient, and prepared for lifelong success.

Evidence-based Parenting Programs have been shown to promote positive outcomes for children and youth by providing families with the support they need to nurture their social, emotional, and behavioral health.

January 14, 2025 Opinion; By Anthony Biglan with input from Diana Fishbein and Ron Prinz This opinion piece can also be found at:...