Free mental health support for Colorado youth

Join Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Fishing in Schools Program, a standards-compliant program, for the first "Cast A Lure, Catch A Student" Spincasting In-Person Training in Colorado. The training is at STEM Launch School in Thornton, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

October is Farm to School Month -- a chance for sponsors to showcase Colorado-grown products and teach students about the importance of healthy eating. In partnership with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, CDE is providing tools, resources and opportunities to highlight and enjoy locally sourced foods.

On September 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., educators, leaders, and advocates are invited to a free, one-day virtual conference focused on building systems that support student and staff wellbeing, belonging, and connection.

Governor Polis called a Special Session to address the decrease in federal SNAP funding Colorado receives due to the passage of federal bill HR 1. A bill has been introduced to allow the Healthy School Meals for All fund to help offset some of this lost funding.

A new Afterschool Alliance issue briefly highlights how afterschool and summer programs are helping youth build healthy habits through daily movement, nutritious snacks and meals, and engaging activities like gardening and cooking. Read the brief.

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is launching a new quarterly newsletter, The Whole Child Hub, which will provide states, tribes, school districts, schools, and other school health professionals with information and resources that support emotional well-being and mental health in the context of the whole child. Visit their webpage to learn more and sign up for the Whole Child Hub.