Partner Profiles

Supporting children and families with advocacy, therapy, and crisis care.

Child abuse is still a serious problem in our community. In 2023, Boulder County Human Services received about 6,000 reports of child abuse. On average, around 285 of these reports are confirmed each year.

Blue Sky Bridge is a local nonprofit that works to bring hope and healing to children who have experienced abuse in Boulder County and nearby areas. The staff support children and families directly and teach the community how to recognize and prevent abuse.

With funding from the Community Partnership Grant, Blue Sky Bridge provides Victim Advocacy services. Children who experience abuse can get forensic interviews, therapy, and medical exams to make sure they receive the right care during an investigation. Families also get help through referrals and advocacy, starting at the beginning of the case and continuing until it is resolved.

In 2025, Blue Sky Bridge expects to help about 650 people through its victim advocacy, family support, and crisis call center programs funded by the grant.

Removing barriers so every child can learn and thrive.

Unequal access to early childhood education affects how children grow and succeed. In Boulder County, many families still struggle to find affordable early learning options. In 2024, Boulder County lost federal funding and was forced to freeze the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which helps low-income families pay for child care. During the freeze, no new families can join the program.

Impact on Education has supported students in the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) since 1983. As the foundation for BVSD, the organization provides equitable opportunities and resources to local students so they can thrive in their classrooms, careers, and communities.

With support from the Community Partnership Grant, Impact on Education is offering preschool tuition assistance for three- and four-year-olds who have additional support needs, are from historically marginalized backgrounds, or are experiencing financial hardship. This helps fill the gap left by the CCAP freeze and gives children access to high-quality, inclusive, accredited early education.

Studies show that early education results in better-paying jobs, healthier lifestyles, stronger family bonds, and increased community engagement. By 2025, Impact on Education aims to support 55 children with tuition, including nine funded through the Community Partnership Grant.