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What we’re learning and building to drive change.

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Filling the Federal Vaccine Information Void

We turned complex early learning guidelines into simple, everyday tools—helping caregivers support child development through clear, age-based guidance.

Turning Developmental Guidance into Daily Moments of Learning

We turned complex early learning guidelines into simple, everyday tools—helping caregivers support child development through clear, age-based guidance.

Reaching Rural Communities with Messages of Dignity, Recovery, and Hope

Rural communities across Region 15 (Colorado’s Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Park Counties) faced the opioid crisis under uniquely difficult conditions.

Elevating Opioid Awareness and Youth Prevention in Douglas County, Colorado

Two community-driven campaigns in Douglas County tackle opioid stigma and youth prevention—sharing real stories, shifting norms, and connecting residents to support.

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Advancing Tobacco Prevention Across Colorado Communities

For more than a decade, we helped Colorado reduce tobacco harm through campaigns, community storytelling, policy education, and communications support for local grantees.

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Empowering Affordable Housing Advocates

Affordable housing is widely supported—until projects appear locally. A new toolkit helps advocates turn research into messages that move communities.

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The Most Important Moment Is the One We Don’t See

The biggest barrier isn’t motivation—it’s hesitation. What happens in the moment before someone almost reaches out?

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What SE2 PowerMap® Is — and Why It Matters

Why do some campaigns spark real change while others fade away? The answer often lies in the trusted networks already inside communities.

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Turning Complex Environmental Systems Into Clear, Confident Action

Complex environmental systems can feel overwhelming. This project translates technical insights into clear actions communities can understand and support.

Normalizing Early Intervention Through Clear, Supportive Resources

Early intervention was reframed as a positive step—giving families and providers the confidence to recognize delays early and seek support sooner.

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Guiding Families to Higher-Quality Child Care Choices

SE2 simplified child care quality, boosted awareness, and improved access—helping more Colorado families find high-quality care and increasing provider participation.

Making Tobacco Cessation Human, Possible, and Stigma-Free

For many Coloradans, nicotine use is intertwined with stress, mental health, identity, and long-standing routines. Quitting is rarely linear, yet public health messaging often treats it that way.

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