Colorado Youth Matter Youth Advocacy Council

Are you interested in being a youth leader in protecting and supporting youth health and rights? Colorado Youth Matter is recruiting youth between the ages 15-22 for its statewide Youth Advocacy Council. Click here to learn how to apply.

Fast Facts

From 2005-2009, Colorado's Latina teen birth rate has declined by nearly 30% . . . more than any other race or ethnicity.

Youth Action Day

Colorado Youth Matter brings together youth from across Colorado to lobby their state legislators about the importance of addressing the sexual health of adolescents and supporting young families. Click here to watch the 2010 Youth Action Day video.

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar 2011 will take place on October 19th & 20th in Denver. We are excited to announce that this year we will be co-sponsoring with The Healthy Colorado Youth Alliance.

Interactive Map

Looking for local contacts? The latest birth rate data specific to where you live? Explore our interactive map that includes the most recent data from our 2011 State of Adolescent Sexual Health Report.

Action Alerts

Colorado Youth Matter periodically sends out Action Alerts to inform constituents of upcoming state or national legislation, ballot initiatives, or any other issues needing support and action from supporters of Colorado Youth Matter and our Advocacy Goals. If you would like to be added to our listserv and recieve these Action Alerts please email Jocelyn Martinez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

e-KNOW

e-KNOW is Colorado Youth Matter's monthly email newsletter that highlights and provides links to the latest research, events, funding, and program resources available related to adolescent reproductive and sexual health. It also features a “community spotlight” discussing hot topics or recognizing champions in teen health. Colorado Youth Matter publishes the e-KNOW at the beginning of each month. If you would like to join our listserv, please contact Jocelyn Martinez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.