Raising CO Kids

Before its launch, Raising CO Kids faced systemic barriers to effective data use, analysis, and collaboration across early childhood services.

• Data Silos: Program data was fragmented across state and local systems, preventing comprehensive analysis and collaboration.
• Lack of Real-Time Insight: Agencies and leaders couldn't access timely information to guide funding, resource allocation, or equity evaluations.
• Usability Issues: Existing tools were outdated, difficult to use, and required specialized training, limiting their usefulness for decision-making.
• Equity Blind Spots: There was no clear mechanism to track diversity, equity, and inclusion progress across agencies and regions.

We delivered a data platform that integrates statewide early childhood information with intuitive, equity-focused tools and secure role-based access.

• Unified Data Integration: Built a backend that securely connects disparate state and local datasets into a single, analyzable environment.
• Dynamic Analytics Engine: Created dashboards to explore enrollment rates, service coverage, and funding trends with exportable reports and regional filters.
• Secure Access Control: Role-based user permissions ensure privacy while enabling each group-from policymakers to providers-to see what matters most to them.
• Equity Visualization Tools: Built DEI dashboards to help stakeholders monitor and report on gaps in service and demographic outcomes across the state.
• Inclusive UI/UX Design: Designed a clean, award-winning interface optimized for accessibility, ADA compliance, and use across devices and user types.

The platform has become a cornerstone of early childhood policy and collaboration in Colorado, delivering both social impact and recognition.

• Smarter Decision-Making: State leaders now use real-time data to improve program targeting and resource efficiency.
• Measurable Equity Progress: Agencies can identify disparities and monitor outcomes more transparently using DEI-specific analytics.
• Award Recognition: The platform has earned state-level innovation awards for its impact and design excellence.
• Cross-Agency Alignment: Previously siloed departments now collaborate more effectively with a shared data foundation.
• Community Trust: Stakeholders and families have better visibility into how funding and resources are distributed across communities.