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About Us
The Office of Children's Affairs was established in 1995 to ensure Denver’s children and youth have their basic needs met, are ready for kindergarten and are prepared for academic and professional success.
Our Role
The Office of Children’s Affairs convenes policy makers, advocates and community partners to leverage resources that work to improve outcomes for all Denver children and youth. We work in collaboration with all stakeholders to support the Mayor's 5 goals for children.
Our Vision: To deliver a city where all children, youth and their families have the opportunity to succeed.
Our Mission and Values
Goal #1
Increase the number of children who have access to high-quality, early childhood experiences.
Goal #2
Increase the number of third-grade students who can read at grade level.
Goal #3
Decrease the number of disconnected youth, young adults who are not working or in school.
Goal #4
Increase the number of students who have access to and complete a post-secondary pathway and obtain a job.
Goal #5
Increase the percentage of children who are at a healthy weight.
Optimize research and data to enhance programming and seek effective solutions.
Collaborate with purpose, integrity and accountability.
Actively support an innovative workplace, utilizing our individual and collective strengths.
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![]() Adella Arredondo |
![]() Christopher Auer, MA, PMP |
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![]() Tracy Breckenridge |
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![]() Susan M. Gallo, Ph.D. |
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![]() Andrea Garcia |
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![]() Liane Martinez |
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![]() Program Coordinator, My Brother's Keeper 720-913-0917 | email me |
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![]() Andrew Sullivan |
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Meals or snacks offered at various recreation centers. Learn more.
Denver Afterschool Alliance works to improve quality. Learn more.
My Brother's Keeper, opportunities for boys of color. Learn more.
Preschool and health services for qualified families. Learn more.
MY Denver Card, recreational and cultural fun. Learn more.
Mayor's Youth Commission gives youth a voice. Learn more.
School-Readiness workshops and resources for parents. Learn more.
Mile High Scholars, modeling leadership and respect. Learn more.
Mayor's Youth Awards, overcoming adversity. Learn more.
The Status of Denver's Children: A Community Resource is an annual report that provides data to help policy makers and community partners better understand the challenges faced by children and youth across the city.
Office of Children's Affairs
201 W. Colfax Avenue, Dept 1101
Denver, CO 80202
720-913-0900 (office)
720-913-0928 (fax)
email us
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