Colorado has consistently had one of the highest rates of uninsured children in the nation. The CKF project succeeded in targeting its work to the areas of greatest need to mitigate the effects of policy changes. It also took on a monitoring role, earning legislative respect and leading to its...

A series of nine reports studies access to food stamps, Medicaid, and the State Child Health Insurance Program in a number of states. The documents identify promising practices in enrollment and retention, as well as program improvement opportunities to increase participation.

Two-thirds of children in the United States were income eligible for Medicaid or the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) at some point from 1996 to 2000. One in five were income eligible for both programs, and 73 percent of children ever eligible for SCHIP were eligible at other...