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Recent proposals include significant reductions or changes to Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Head Start and supports for English learner students.  \nIn Colorado, cuts to federal spending would create a particularly challenging landscape for kids. This year, Colorado legislators faced a $1.2 billion hole in the state budget. And yet the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR, requires lawmakers to refund revenue above a certain amount and get the approval of voters before raising additional revenue when needed to fund programs. This unique lack of flexibility means Colorado cannot easily raise revenue to replace federal funding. Federal cuts would almost certainly lead to children and families losing important services and supports.  \nThe programs and services at risk of federal cuts support Colorado kids living in families with low incomes, families in extreme poverty, and families with the least access to health care, food, and child care. But cuts to funding would have ripple effects on the services our state is able to provide to all children and families. Federal proposals for funding cuts change by the day and include a wide range of strategies and policy adjustments across funding streams. This brief outlines the impact of several critical federal investments for Colorado kids.  \nNote: Data is reported by two Fiscal Years: state and federal. The State Fiscal Year (SFY) runs from July 1 to June 30. The Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) runs from October 1 to September 30.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Health Insurance\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>579,694\u003Cbr>Covered by Medicaid\u003Cbr>SFY 2023-24\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>$8.2 billion\u003Cbr>Federal funding for Medicaid in Colorado\u003Cbr>FFY 2022-23\u003Cbr>Sources: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing; Kaiser Family Foundation |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Medicaid provides affordable health insurance to children living in households with low incomes. Medicaid and its sister program Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) serve 39% of children living in Colorado. ii This health coverage is essential for children’s health: Children who are insured are more likely to visit a doctor, avoid expensive emergency room visits, and ultimately have better long-term health. iii |  | In recent years, Colorado received $8.2 billion in federal dollars for Medicaid, which helped insure 579,694 children (SFY 2023-24) .iv,v Through Medicaid, these children received access to critical healthcare like well-child visits, vaccinations, early intervention screening, oral health care, and behavioral health care. |\n| Medicaid Spending in Colorado\u003Cbr>Federal Fiscal Year 2022-23\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>$8.2 billion, 64%\u003Cbr> Federal dollars\u003Cbr> State dollars\u003Cbr>Source: Kaiser Family Foundation\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Food |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>317,040\u003Cbr>Colorado children served by SNAP\u003Cbr>Calendar Year 2024\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>$1.3 billion\u003Cbr>Federal funding for SNAP benefits in Colorado\u003Cbr>FFY 2022-24 | The Supplemental Assistance and Nutrition Program (SNAP) provides monthly stipends equal to an average of $6.11 per person per day to Colorado households to help them afford food. SNAP is currently the most effective tool for reducing hunger in the United States, helping nearly one in four children receive healthy food.vi Between 2023 and 2024, Colorado received $1.3 billion in federal funding to serve 317,040 children (2024) ","cbCaiedRinwgtAXu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiedRinwgtAXu","pdf",494841,"English","# Federal spending and key supports\n## Budget dependence and constraints in Colorado\n## Risks from proposed 2025 federal cuts\n# Major at-risk programs and coverage\n## Medicaid and health insurance\n## SNAP and food assistance\n## Head Start and Early Head Start\n## Child care and CCCAP\n## Cash assistance through TANF","[{\"question\":\"How much federal funding supports Colorado’s children and why does it matter?\",\"answer\":\"Federal funds account for nearly 30% of Colorado’s state budget and provide support that helps children and families access health insurance, food, public education, and child care. The brief emphasizes that these services are essential to children’s well-being and long-term health.\"},{\"question\":\"Which major federal programs are at risk if proposed 2025 changes are adopted?\",\"answer\":\"The brief highlights potential reductions or changes to Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and Head Start, as well as supports for English learner students. These changes could lead to cuts in services or fewer children served.\"},{\"question\":\"Why can’t Colorado easily replace lost federal funding?\",\"answer\":\"Colorado legislators face limits tied to the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), which requires refunds of revenue above thresholds and voter approval before raising additional revenue. This lack of flexibility makes it harder to raise replacement funding for federal cuts.\"}]","Federal Spending and Colorado’s Children - May 2025 | PDF",1792050156]