Every kid should be supported to build a successful future. As governor, I will: 

• Address the harms of social media by:
  • Getting kids off their phones, including getting them outside so they can learn about what our public spaces have to offer, from health benefits to career opportunities.
  • Signing legislation holding social media companies accountable for the harms they cause kids.
• Ensure every kid has at least one mentor and the support they need by:
  • Creating a statewide mentorship program, called HOPE.
  • Increasing access to in school mental health professionals and services, including in school screenings.
  • Expanding mental health support through promotion of telehealth and programs like I Matter. 
• Create opportunities in community service and beyond to build skills and hope for their future by:
  • Establishing ColoradoCorps, a public service program with the chance to learn skills and expand their worlds – in firefighting, teaching and beyond, and
  • Investing in their education, including career and technical training. 

For more information, read our plan here, and the Colorado Blueprint here.